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MGL Chapter 71B MGL Chapter 71B (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972) is an educational reform law whose purpose is to guarantee equal education opportunity for all school-age children requiring special education. The law provides for the referral to a Core Evaluation Team (C.E.T.) of any student who ,is unable to progress effectively in a regular school program. In addition to parents, the team is comprised usually of a nurse, school counselor, psychologist, principal and regular classroom teacher. The C.E.T. convenes to evaluate the student and to recommend an educational plan which is responsive to his/her individual special needs. For additional information or clarification in regard to MGL Chapter 71 B (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972), please inquire of the Director of Special Education at 539-1500. EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY ACT—622 Chapter 622 applies to equal education opportunities for all students of public schools. Every course taught must present fairly the culture, history, and contributions of people from different races, nationalities, sexes, religions and colors: The content and objectives of all courses, the book used, and the materials and teaching methods used should show people from all backgrounds in a variety of positive roles. All academic courses, as well as vocational courses, are open to all students regardless of sex. (Examples: shop, drafting, family consumer sciences, cosmetology.) In addition, the academic course and physical educational classes must also meet these standards. This means that gym classes will have to be integrated, except for bodily contact sports. Schools must provide equal practice schedules, locker rooms, travel and publicity. If enough girls express interest in any contact sports like basketball, then a women's team must j be provided. Schools must insure that physical education classes and activities, which are separate, are comparable for members of each sex. Occupational information shall include representatives of both sexes and of minority group members in a broad variety of occupational roles. Schools shall not permit materials to be used to recruit students for employment, including training, that contain a preference for individuals of a particular race, color, sex, national origin or religion. (� TITLE IX It is the policy of the Mashpee School Department not to discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates. The School Department is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the implementing regulation not to discriminate on the basis of sex. This requirement not to discriminate extends to employment by the school department. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX regarding activities relating to insuring non-discrimination in the admission and treatment of students, curriculum and course offerings, student policies, services and activities relating to insure non-discrimination in employment policies and practices may be directed to: Superintendent of Schools 150A Old Barnstable Road Mashpee, MA 02649 508-539-1500 36