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It is the policy of the Muhlenberg School District not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, and national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 19 ! "ducational #mendments$ Inquiries regarding compliance %ith Title IX should be directed to the #ssistant Superintendent &see above' or to the director of the (ffice for )ivil *ights, Department of +ealth, "ducation, and ,elfare, ,ashington, D)