Both State and Federal laws prohibit discrimination in the public schools.  No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or handicap.  No school may exclude a child from any course, activity, service or resource available in that public school on account of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or disability.