Non-discrimination policies
| Submitted | April 10, 2017 |
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From: Grace Raih
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Open Public Records Act ("OPRA"), 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Grace Raih
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: OPRA Custodian
Ms. Raih,
Under the New Jersey OPRA statute, the due date to respond to your request is Friday, April 21, 2017. We expect to have a response for you by that date.
Jennifer Simons
Records Custodian
Division of Legal and External Affairs
Department of Education
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From: OPRA Custodian
Ms. Raih,
Attached please find records responsive to your request. Additional responsive records are located at http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/.
Additional time is needed to review and process additional potentially responsive records. Therefore, the due date has been extended to Friday, April 28, 2017. A receipt indicating same is attached.
Jennifer Simons
Records Custodian
Division of Legal and External Affairs
Department of Education
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this communication from the New Jersey Department of Education is privileged and confidential and is intended for the sole use of the persons or entities who are the addressees. If you are not an intended recipient of this email, the dissemination, distribution, copying or use of the information it contains is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately contact the New Jersey Department of Education at (609) 292-4450 to arrange for the return of this information.
From: OPRA Custodian
Ms. Raih,
Additional records responsive to your request are located at requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>. The Department does not maintain any other documents responsive to this request. A receipt indicating that your request has been filled and closed is attached.
Jennifer Simons
Records Custodian
Division of Legal and External Affairs
Department of Education
From: Grace Raih
Good morning,
Thank you for your response to this request. I am finding difficulty accessing the LGBTQ Discrimination Issues link that was provided in the attached letter dated March 8th, 2016. Is there any other method of accessing that file? Wondering if it is possible that the link has expired.
Thank you,
Grace Raih
From: OPRA Custodian
Ms. Raih,
Yes, it appears that the link in the letter has expired. The document located at that link is also located at https://homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/broadcasts/2016/MAR/08/14690/LGBTQ%20Flyer.pdf.
Jennifer Simons
Records Custodian
Division of Legal and External Affairs
Department of Education
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