Nokidbehind Non Discrimination policy

1. Purpose

NoKidBehind Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in which every child, student, family, employee, volunteer, partner, mentor and community member has an opportunity to participate, learn, contribute and benefit from our programs and services.

NoKidBehind Inc. believes that access to education, STEM opportunities, technology and AI safety education should not be limited by a person's background, identity, circumstances or geographic location.

2. Policy Statement

NoKidBehind Inc. does not discriminate against any individual in its programs, services, employment, volunteer opportunities, educational activities, partnerships, or other organizational activities on the basis of:

• Race, color, or national origin
• Ethnicity or cultural background
• Sex, gender, or gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or religious beliefs
• Age
• Disability or perceived disability
• Genetic information
• Veteran or military status
• Socioeconomic status
• Family or immigration status, to the extent permitted by law
• Geographic location
• Educational or economic background
• Displacement or refugee status
• Any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

NoKidBehind Inc. is particularly committed to ensuring that children and young people from underserved, underrepresented, rural, low-income, conflict-affected, displaced and technology-limited communities have meaningful opportunities to participate in STEM education and technology programs.

3. Equal Access to Programs and Services

NoKidBehind Inc. will make reasonable efforts to ensure that its programs and services are accessible and available to eligible participants without unlawful discrimination.

The organization seeks to reduce barriers to participation by providing, when resources permit:

• Accessible STEM learning opportunities
• Technology and digital-learning resources
• Inclusive educational materials
• Appropriate accommodations for participants with disabilities
• Safe and supportive learning environments
• Opportunities for girls and other historically underserved groups to participate in STEM
• Learning opportunities for communities with limited access to technology and educational resources

Participation requirements may be established for individual programs based on available funding, age requirements, program objectives, safety considerations, geographic scope, or other legitimate program needs. Such requirements will be applied consistently and in accordance with applicable law.

4. Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

NoKidBehind Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment, volunteer participation, internships, leadership opportunities and organizational service.

Employment and volunteer decisions will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, experience, organizational needs, performance and other legitimate criteria. NoKidBehind Inc. will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment in the workplace or volunteer environment.

5. Accessibility and Accommodations

NoKidBehind Inc. is committed to making reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities and to promoting accessible participation in its educational, community and technology programs.

Participants, employees, volunteers, or other individuals who require an accommodation are encouraged to communicate their needs to NoKidBehind Inc. so that reasonable and appropriate steps can be considered.

6. Harassment and Retaliation

Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or other conduct that creates an unsafe or hostile environment is not permitted in NoKidBehind Inc. programs or activities.

NoKidBehind Inc. also prohibits retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports discrimination or harassment, requests an accommodation, participates in an investigation, or otherwise raises a concern under this policy.

7. Children and Youth Protection

Because NoKidBehind Inc. works with children and young people, the organization is committed to maintaining environments that protect participants from discrimination, harassment, exploitation, abuse and inappropriate conduct.

Employees, volunteers, mentors, instructors, partners and other individuals working with children are expected to follow applicable child-safeguarding requirements and NoKidBehind Inc.'s procedures for maintaining safe and respectful environments.

8. Reporting Concerns

Anyone who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or another violation of this policy is encouraged to report the concern to NoKidBehind Inc. leadership.

Reports will be treated seriously and handled as appropriately and confidentially as possible, consistent with applicable law and the organization's ability to investigate and respond.

Policy Contact:
NoKidBehind Inc.
Email: info@nokidbehind.org 

9. Commitment to Inclusion

NoKidBehind Inc. recognizes that children and communities face different barriers to education and technology access. Our commitment to non-discrimination therefore includes actively working to expand equitable access to STEM education, technology, innovation and AI safety education.

Through our Micro STEM Communities, NoKidBehind Inc. seeks to create learning environments where children can develop technical skills, explore science and innovation, understand emerging technologies and participate safely and responsibly in an increasingly digital world.

NoKidBehind Inc. will periodically review this policy and its practices to ensure that they remain consistent with applicable laws, organizational values and the communities we serve.