Non-discrimination policies
| Submitted | April 11, 2017 |
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From: Grace Raih
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Alaska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination or anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of restroom and locker room facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.
Any and all communications or questions requested from education institutions regarding the Department of Justice’ 2016 Joint Guidance on Transgender Students (“Dear Colleague Letter”) or Trump’s 2017 “Dear Colleague Letter”. For reference, these letters are available at the following URLs respectively: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201605-title-ix-transgender.pdf https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/941551/download
Any and all records, reports or documents sent to districts that regard student sexual health education.
Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to schools in the last five years that outline policies regarding transgender or gender non-conforming students. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of restroom and locker room facilities.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Grace Raih
From: Fry, Eric V (EED)
Hello. I’m writing to let you know we have received your request and will be in touch. Thanks, Eric Fry
From: Brocious, Todd D (EED)
Hi Grace,
The department has received your public records request and will begin reviewing its records. Thanks, Todd
April 11, 2017
Alaska Department of Education
801 West 10th Street, Suite 200
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Alaska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination or anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of restroom and locker room facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.
Any and all communications or questions requested from education institutions regarding the Department of Justice’ 2016 Joint Guidance on Transgender Students (“Dear Colleague Letter”) or Trump’s 2017 “Dear Colleague Letter”. For reference, these letters are available at the following URLs respectively: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201605-title-ix-transgender.pdf https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/941551/download
Any and all records, reports or documents sent to districts that regard student sexual health education.
Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to schools in the last five years that outline policies regarding transgender or gender non-conforming students. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of restroom and locker room facilities.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Grace Raih
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From: Fry, Eric V (EED)
Eric Fry
Information Officer
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
907-465-2851
Dear Ms. Raih:
I write on behalf of the Department of Education and Early Development (hereinafter "the Development") in response to your request seeking the following:
Any and all written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination or anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of restroom and locker room facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.
In response, see the PDFs titled: 2015 SHWI Program and 2016 SHWI Agenda.
Any and all communications or questions requested from education institutions regarding the Department of Justice' 2016 Joint Guidance on Transgender Students ("Dear Colleague Letter") or Trump's 2017 "Dear Colleague Letter". For reference, these letters are available at the following URLs respectively: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201605-title-ix-transgender.pdf https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/941551/download
The Department has searched office records related to your request and have located no responsive records. Because the foregoing constitutes a denial of your request under 2 AAC 96.335(a)(2), we are required by 2 AAC 96.335 to inform you that you may administratively appeal our decision under the procedures set forth in 2 AAC 96.340. There is no bond requirement for an administrative appeal.
Any and all records, reports or documents sent to districts that regard student sexual health education.
In response, see the seven PDFs whose title begins with FourthR, and see the PDFs titled AASB Hot Topic, AK Standards Skills for a Healthy Life, FAQ HB156 Sex Ed Questions, and SHWI HB 156 Human Sexuality in AK Schools Oct 2016.
Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to schools in the last five years that outline policies regarding transgender or gender non-conforming students. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of restroom and locker room facilities.
The Department has searched office records related to your request and have located no responsive records. Because the foregoing constitutes a denial of your request under 2 AAC 96.335(a)(2), we are required by 2 AAC 96.335 to inform you that you may administratively appeal our decision under the procedures set forth in 2 AAC 96.340. There is no bond requirement for an administrative appeal.
Sincerely,
Eric Fry
Public Information Officer
From: Fry, Eric V (EED)
Eric Fry
Information Officer
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
907-465-2851
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