10.0 PDE Non-Discrimination Policy
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you have any questions about this publication, or for additional copies, contact: Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 717.346.9723, OR Bruce E. Boncal, PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman, 570.398.4652, bboncal@pafbla.us.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Complaints regarding discrimination in schools:
Human Relations Representative
Intake Division
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
www.phrc.state.pa.us
Harrisburg Regional Office: Voice (717) 787-9784, Text (717) 787-7279
Pittsburgh Regional Office: Voice (412) 565-5395, Text (412) 565-5711
Philadelphia Regional Office: Voice (215) 560-2496, Text (215) 560-3599
Complaints against a Pennsylvania Department of Education employee:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Representative
Bureau of Human Resources
11th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Voice Telephone: (717) 787-4417
Fax: (717) 783-9348
Text Telephone TTY: (717) 783-8445
Information on accommodations within the Department of Education for persons with disabilities:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
Bureau of Human Resources
11th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Voice Telephone: (717) 787-4417
Fax: (717) 783-9348
Text Telephone TTY: (717) 783-8445
Title IX and general questions regarding educational law or issues:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
School Services Unit Director
5th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Voice Telephone: (717) 783-3750
Fax: (717) 783-6802
Text Telephone TTY: (717) 783-8445