Interprets Section 504 as it applies specifically to students with food allergies. Read More
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Functional Statements
Outlines the mission, responsibilities, and organization of the Office for Civil Rights. Read More
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Explains the Office of Civil Rights’ enforcement policies on Title VI and race, color or national origin discrimination, technical assistance on policy guidance, and how to file a discrimination complaint with OCR. Read More
Laws & Guidance
Landing page outlining laws and guidance that shape the Department of Education’s work. Read More
Office for Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights homepage, linking to a wide variety of services, programs, etc. and describing the Office’s mission. Read More
Section 504 Protections for Students with GER or GERD
Interprets Section 504 as it applies specifically to students with GER or GERD. Read More
Office for Civil Rights Policy Guidance
Lists former policy guidance that is currently under review by the Office of Civil Rights. Read More
Civil Rights FAQs
Provides answers to frequently asked questions on topics like disability discrimination, sex discrimination, race and national origin discrimination, and age discrimination. Read More
OCR’s Outreach, Prevention, Education and Non-discrimination (OPEN) Center
Facilitates technical assistance and support to schools, educators, families, and students to ensure better awareness of the requirements and protections of federal non-discrimination laws. Read More
Protecting Students Overview
Outlines the role of the Office of Civil Rights in enforcing civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in federally funded programs or activities. Includes links to more specific sections like disability discrimination. Read More