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    External Responsibility – Compliance

    • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (regarding race, color, or national origin)

    • The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended

    • Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974

    • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

    • COMAR 13A.08.01.16, School Integration

    • COMAR 13A.07.05.01, Assignment of Personnel

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    • Title IX Law

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    Contact:

    Delinda Blake
    Director of Equity Assurance and Compliance

    Office: (410) 767-1126
    Cell: (443) 928-8236
    delinda.blake1@maryland.gov


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