Know Your Rights

SFUSD has an anti-bullying policy. Learn how to identify and report bullying.

Learn how to identify and report cyberbullying/harassment.

SFUSD seeks to provide a school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities.

San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, (click to read more)

We are committed to reducing prejudice and enhancing understanding between individuals and groups within our schools. Learn about our non-discrimination/harassment policy and how to report hate speech.

Title IX promotes equity in education by ensuring that all genders can equally access their educational program and provides protections for students who have experienced harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sex.

The Governing Board recognizes that suicide is a leading cause of death among youth and that school personnel who regularly interact with students are often in a position to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to offer appropriate referral ...

A Williams Complaint allows a student, family, teacher, or any member of the public, to file grievances regarding K-12 schools for: Insufficient textbooks and instructional materials; Teacher vacancy or misassignment; and Facility conditions.

Bullying prevention training materials, publications and resources, including community-based organizations, for educators, parents, and community members for recognizing bullying behavior and approaches for determining how to respond.

All students have a right to take part in educational activities at school without paying a fee, deposit or other charge. An "educational activity" is an activity offered by a school or school district that is an integral part of a student's education.

In California, public schools are legally mandated to follow an enumerated set of education codes intended to support LGBTQ students, and ensure that schools are safe and inclusive learning environments.

Title IX requires equal access for all genders in athletics

SFUSD promotes equality for people with disabilities through ensuring that our built environment is aligned with federal and state accessibility guidelines and standards.

Learn how to request translation or interpretation services

Learn about our approach to walkouts, protests and demonstrations that occur during the regular school day.

Learn more about your rights as a Parent of an SFUSD Student.

SFUSD schools shall be free from discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

Information and Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Students

Help for families in addressing general school concerns

Help with concerns related to state and federal laws, including discrimination, harassment, and more

Help with concerns related to facilities, instructional materials, and more

The Student and Family Resource Link can help navigate urgent issues and help to resolve the matter informally.

The Office of Equity responds to and investigates harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and bullying complaint allegations; Title IX complaints; Section 504 complaints; Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) complaints; and Williams complaints.