Albuquerque Public Schools
GB Equal Employment with Albuquerque Public Schools - July 2024 Revision
Notice: This policy was reviewed, revised, and/or renamed. We provide this revision for historic purposes only. Please see our current policies and procedural directives.
The Albuquerque Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
The Albuquerque Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The district shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of age (40+), color, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, HIV status, mental or physical disability, national origin, natural or protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses, pregnancy/lactation/childbirth or related condition, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, serious medical condition, or veteran status and/or any other protected status as defined by law, in all facets of employment, compensation, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination or selection for district-sponsored training programs. Discriminatory behavior violates state and federal laws and regulations.
APS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees due to disability, pregnancy, lactation, and/or religion.
Administrative Position: Chief of Human Resources and Legal Support Services
Associate Superintendent of Equity, Innovation, Instruction and Support
Department Director: Equal Opportunity Services
Director of Risk Management
References:
Legal Cross Ref.: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e–2)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794)
Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12111-12117)
New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMSA 1978 §§ 28-1-1 et seq.)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.)
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C. § 4311)
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
CABQ CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act Ordinance
FLSA for lactation/PUMP Act - Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201, 207
Board Policy Cross Ref.: AC Nondiscrimination
Procedural Directive Cross Ref.:
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act / Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: Employees
Section 504/ADA: Physical Access for Students, Parents, and Employees with Disabilities
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: (Title IX) Employees
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: (Title IX) Students
Discrimination and Harassment: Employees
Discrimination and Harassment: Students
Disability Harassment: Students
NSBA/NEPN Classification: GBA
Approved: October 21, 1987
Reviewed: January 17, 1990
Revised: April 3, 1991
Revised: November 4, 1992
Revised: February 20, 1996
Reviewed: January 1, 2001
Reviewed: April 2001
Revised: January 2002
Revised: January 2005
Reviewed: May 1, 2006
Revised: May 24, 2006
Reviewed: July 12, 2011
Revised: July 20, 2011
Reviewed: July 7, 2021
Revised: July 7, 2021
Reviewed: August 7, 2023
Revised: August 7, 2023
Archived: June 26, 2024