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discrimination on the basis of sex or sex stereotyping as well
as the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The
case resulted in a settlement that provides for the development
and dissemination of district discrimination and harassment
policies and procedures, as well as appropriate training of
school personnel and students to ensure that every student can
go to school without fear of being harassed because of who
they are.

Civil Rights as Human Rights

It is important to remember that the United States is part of a
global community, and that we must be a leader in advancing
human rights so that we can set an example for other na-
tions. In addition to its role as the entity that enforces many

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