It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education ( DOE) to maintain a safe and supportive learning and educational environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying and free of discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight. Such discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying is prohibited in school, during school hours, before or after school, while traveling in vehicles funded by the DOE and on other than school property when such behavior disrupts or would disrupt the educational process or endangers or would endanger the health, safety, morality, or welfare of the school community.
These guidelines are intended to help schools implement gender-inclusive curricula, programs, activities, and practices that are consistent with this policy and with the DOE’s commitment to equity and access. Schools must be mindful that inappropriate gender segregation may result in isolating students, hindering diversity, and/or perpetuating gender stereotypes.