Somerset Academy Reaffirms Non-Discrimination Policy in Miramar

Miramar residents are reminded that Somerset Academy, Inc. maintains a strict policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment in its educational and work environments. The institution commits to providing equal access, opportunity, and treatment to all students and employees, in compliance with legal requirements.

The policy specifically forbids discrimination and harassment based on age, marital status, citizenship status, political beliefs, color, pregnancy, race, disability, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, social and family background, and linguistic preference. Somerset Academy states it will not tolerate slurs, innuendos, hostile treatment, or conduct reflecting on these categories, ensuring every student feels respected.

Addressing sexual harassment, Somerset Academy's policy aligns with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This federal law prohibits unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment or participation in an educational program, or when submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment or educational decisions.

The academy's commitment aims to ensure a workplace and educational environment free from misconduct, providing equitable treatment and opportunities for all individuals associated with Somerset Academy, Inc. and fostering a welcoming atmosphere in Miramar.