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Maine 4-H Program |
B.1.14 4-H and Non-Discrimination
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension honors the University's nondiscrimination statement, the University of Maine System Sexual Harassment Policy (see http://www.maine.edu/system/hr/sexhar.php) and relevant federal laws. Because 4-H and Cooperative Extension both receive federal funding, these laws apply to us.
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University of Maine Non-Discrimination Statement In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans' status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens, (207) 581-1226 |
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or familial status in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the US Department of Agriculture.
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The intention of these statements is to raise our awareness of federal legislation and of Extension's goal of creating an atmosphere in 4-H activities that is welcoming to every young person in our communities, and their parents or guardians. It is also intended to help us realize that, although Maine may, on the surface, be fairly homogeneous in race, color, religion, sexual orientation, and so on, there are people in our communities who differ in these characteristics. They all need to feel welcome in 4-H and Extension.
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