It is the policy of the University of Illinois to not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran, and  will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities. Each child shall be recognized as an individual whose gender, abilities, personal privacy, choice of activities, and whose race, cultural, ethnic, and religious background shall be respected. Families who believe that a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign employee has subjected them to discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy should contact the Office for Access and Equity at accessandequity@illinois.edu or (217) 333-0885. 

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at University of Illinois System Statement on Sex Discrimination.

No child, parent/guardian, employee, or other member of the CDL community will be subjected to retaliation as prohibited by law.

Any person who believes any child, employee, or third party or the CDL program generally has engaged in conduct prohibited by Title IX or the University Sex-Based Misconduct Policy should report the conduct to the Title IX Coordinator. Danielle Fleenor serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator and can be contacted in person or by mail at the Title IX Office, 614 E. Daniel Street, Suite 303, Champaign, IL 61820; by phone at (844) 616-7978; or by email at titleixcoordinator@illinois.edu. The Title IX Coordinator can also assist with supportive measures and remedies. Children or families may also report such conduct to any school employee, including any teacher, counselor, or program administrator. Reports may also be made online using the University Reporting Form. The University prefers that all reports and complaints are in writing; however, verbal information will be accepted and processed. The Procedures for Addressing Sex-Based Misconduct Involving PreK-12 Students will be used to process the report or complaint.

Inquiries about state or federal laws protecting against discrimination or harassment based on one or more of the protected classes listed above may also be directed to one or more of the following agencies:

U.S. Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights Chicago Office JCK Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 730-1560; Facsimile: (312) 730-1576 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chicago District Office JCK Federal Building Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 872-9744; Facsimile: 312-588-1260 Info@EEOC.org

Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Springfield Office 535 West Jefferson 1st Floor Intake Unit Springfield, IL 62702 Telephone: (217) 785-5100; Facsimile: (217) 785-5106 Email: IDHR.webmail@Illinois.gov