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Federal law also requires secondary schools to give military recruiters the same access to secondary students as they
generally provide to postsecondary institutions or prospective employers. For example, if the school has a policy of
allowing postsecondary institutions or prospective employers to come on school property to provide information to
students about educational or professional opportunities, it must afford the same access to military recruiters.

For more information on the requirements of the law, you may contact the Office of the Secretary of Defense for copies
of the statute, or questions relating to it, as follows: Director, Accession Policy, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC
20301-4000, Telephone: 703-695-5529. For more information on the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 7908, you may contact
the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20202.

For additional information about both of the above laws and your right to opt out, please see the U.S. DOE Guidance on
Access to High School Students and Information on Students by Military Recruiters. (Oct. 9, 2002).

MOMENT OF SILENCE

On June 14, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 529, amending Florida Statute 1003.45, which requires
teachers of all grades to set aside at least 1 minute, but no more than 2 minutes daily, for a moment of silence during their
first period class. Students may not interfere with other students’ participation in this moment of silence and teachers
may not make suggestions as to the nature of any reflection that a student may engage in during the moment of silence.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss the moment of silence with their students and to make suggestions as
to the best use of this time.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT - FY24

The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, prohibits discrimination in admission to or access to, or employment in
its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age,
religion, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. The
School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The School District of Palm Beach County offers the following career and technical programs, including career academies
wherein students may earn industry certification, visit the Programs of Study page for more information, as well as a list
of classes.

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The District may assess each student’s
ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services
or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation. Further information can be found at:
Non-Discrimination Statement

The persons listed below have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, reports of
alleged violations, concerns about compliance, and/or the grievance procedures, etc.

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