Lee County Public Schools (LCPS) policy provides that all employees have the right to work in a positive environment which is free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or
local law. Further, it is the policy of the LCPS to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCPS upholds the rights of enrolled students with disabilities to secure academic accommodations and access to campus programs and services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Educational program instruction and communication are conveyed in accessible format for students using assistive technology with sufficient time for directions and responses. Personnel recruitment is posted on the LCPS website advertising request for applicants to use online resources and physical locations that are easily accessible to underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Currently a review of all existing program communications, documents, and policies is taking place to ensure language and procedures are inclusive of and welcoming to groups historically underrepresented. This statement is posted on the LCPS website.