Summarizes public schools’ obligations under Section 504 to provide a free appropriate education to K-12 students with disabilities, make reasonable modifications to disciplinary policies for students with disabilities, and discipline in a nondiscriminatory manner. Read More
How the Office for Civil Rights Handles Complaints
Summarizes the Office for Civil Rights’ complaint processing procedures step-by-step, including additional information for complainants or interested parties. Read More
Free Appropriate Public Education for Students With Disabilities: Requirements Under Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Outlines requirements under Section 504, which protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including federal funds. Read More
Regulations Enforced by the Office for Civil Rights
Outlines the various regulations enforced by the Office for Civil Rights, such as Title IX and Section 504. Read More
Equal Access to Academic and Other Opportunities
Explains OCR’s work towards equal opportunities for students with disabilities, including policy guidance, case resolutions, and publications. Read More
Programs & Facilities Accessibility
Explains OCR’s work towards ensuring physical access for students with disabilities, including policy guidance, case resolutions, and publications. Read More
Guidance on Schools’ Obligations to Protect Students from Student-on-Student Harassment on the Basis of Sex; Race, Color and National Origin; and Disability
Outlines schools’ obligations to address harassment incidents, including several examples of different types of harassment like disability harassment. Read More
How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
Explains the legal roots of discrimination prohibitions and explains various ways complaints can be submitted to the Office of Civil Rights. Read More
Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Guidance describing schools’ responsibilities under Section 504 to ensure nondiscrimination against students based on disability when imposing student discipline. Read More
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights: Ensuring Equal Access To High-Quality Education– Pg 1
Explains the impact of civil rights laws and the Office of Civil Rights’ work on American education. Read More