LAC 28:I.901. Equal Employment Opportunity; Affirmative Action

A. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), BESE upholds the following policy: This is an equal opportunity agency and is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment in all agencies and institutions under its direct supervision. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap, or any other non-merit factor in any aspect of employment such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, tenure, discharge, layoff, compensation, leave, fringe benefits, training, or any other employment practice or benefit. B. Should violations of any equal employment opportunity laws and regulations occur, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken by the appointing authority.