The Knox County School System affirms that it will comply with Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Age Discrimination Act in Employment Act of 1967. No person shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or veteran status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or be subjected to discrimination in employment opportunities or benefits. Anyone who believes that Knox County School System has discriminated against them or another individual may file a complaint. Knox County Schools has designated the following people to handle such grievances to comply with the law. Student complaints of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to John McCook, Section 504 Compliance Coordinator, Room 909 of the Andrew Johnson Building, telephone number (865) 594-1540. Complaints of discrimination on the basis of disability, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or veteran status should be directed to

Rebecca Owens, Title VI, Title IX and ADA Coordinator
Room 1606 of the Andrew Johnson Building
telephone (865) 594-1686.

and/or

Title VI Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Education

and/or

The Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
P.O. Box 2048, 04-3010
Atlanta, Georgia 30301-2048