Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy

The Sharon Academy does not discriminate on the basis of a student’s, applicant’s, employee’s, former employee’s or his/her family member’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, age, military/uniformed service or veteran’s status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), crime victims or other legally protected classification in the provision and administration of its activities, services, educational programs and policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, and access provided to the public, in accordance with and to the limits of applicable requirements of state and federal laws.

TSA complies with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other applicable state and federal laws with respect to accommodating individuals with disabilities. TSA provides special education to eligible students in accordance with the School’s special education approval from the State of Vermont in the categories of Specific Learning Disability and Other Health Impairment, state and federal legal requirements, the School’s policies and in coordination with the student’s school district.

Questions, concerns, or complaints about the implementation of this Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy with respect to disability or a request for accommodations related to a disability by an applicant, student, or parent/guardian should be addressed to Mary Newman, Head of School, TSA.

Adopted December 5, 2016
Added crime victims 8/21/2018
Added Additional IRS Requirements re: protected categories 11/4/2020