Non-Discrimination Policy: The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School System is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Harassment by administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors and other individuals at school or at school-sponsored events is unlawful and is strictly prohibited. The Hopkinton Public School System requires all employees and students to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner with respect to their fellow employees, students and all members of the school community.
© Hopkinton Public Schools: 2006 ● Hopkinton, MA 01748

The Hopkinton Public Schools seeks to fully comply with all laws and regulations that pertain to the civil rights of our students, parents, and employees. The Hopkinton Public Schools also seeks to protect students, parents, and employees by rigorously complying with and enforcing laws, regulations, School Committee policies and administrative procedures pertaining to the health, safety, and well-being of all school community members.
This web site provides important information and resources for all community members. We expect all employees to be familiar with its contents and we encourage our students, parents and other community members to frequent this site for information on law, policies, regulations, and school programs that support civil rights, safety, and health.
Parents and students should refer to the High School and Middle School Handbooks for student disciplinary procedures and due process rights. The handbooks also detail discrimination complaint procedures and student rules of conduct that protect the rights of others. Parents of elementary school children should refer to material provided by the Principal regarding civil rights, student conduct, and protective laws and regulations.
Non-Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Child Abuse
Special Education/IDEA
Section 504
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
English Language Learners
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Family Medical Leave Act (Employees)
Student Records- Privacy and Access
Non-Custodial Parent Access to Records
Military Recruiters Access to Student Records
Learning Support Teams
District Curriculum Accommodation Plan
School Emergencies and Crisis Response
School Health Policy and Programs
Hopkinton Civil Rights Administrators
Links
MA Commission Against Discrimination
MA Department of Education
U.S. DOE Office of Civil Rights
HHS Office of Civil Rights