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ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and all access to institutional programs and activities. ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, and each individual who represents ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, shall provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to the individual’s legally protected status. Legally protected status is defined as: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender stereotypes, parental status, national origin, perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, age, limited English proficiency or English learner status, physical or mental disability, record of or regarded as having a disability, genetic information, family relationship, marital status, expunged juvenile record, veteran status or political affiliation or association with any member of these protected groups. The 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 state and federal laws regarding nondiscrimination. With respect employment with ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, candidates will not be excluded from employment based on limited English proficiency or English learner status, unless the position in question specifically requires English proficiency beyond that demonstrated by the candidate. No ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ funds shall ever be used for membership, or for any participation involving financial payment or contribution on behalf of ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ or any individual employed by or associated with it, to any private organization whose membership practices are discriminatory toward an individual or group with legally protected status, as defined herein.