The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all access to institutional programs and activities. 

The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or because he/she/they is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 

The District shall not discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment or otherwise penalize a person based upon the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace unless permitted by California law. 

The Superintendent/President shall establish administrative procedures that ensure all members of the college community can present complaints regarding alleged violations of this policy and have their complaints heard in accordance with the Title 5 regulations and those of other agencies that administer state and federal laws regarding nondiscrimination. 

BP 3410, Revised November 2024