Outlines the mission, responsibilities, and organization of the Office for Civil Rights. Read More
Office for Civil Rights: Related Links
Provides several links to other federal civil rights offices, other US Department of Education resources, additional resources, and kids resources. Read More
Ensuring English Learner Students Can Participate Meaningfully and Equally in Educational Programs
Fact sheet explaining joint guidance from the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to state education agencias on their obligation to ensure that EL students can participate equally in programs. Includes guidance for EL students with disabilities. Read More
2023–24 Civil Rights Data Collection
Office for Civil Rights survey analyzing various aspects of the Department of Education and the state of education in the nation. Includes some survey questions regarding students with disabilities. 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
Office for Civil Rights Policy Guidance
Lists former policy guidance that is currently under review by the Office of Civil Rights. Read More
Resources
Provides Office of Civil Rights resources related to race and national origin discrimination, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, and multi-jurisdictional information. Read More
Laws & Guidance
Landing page outlining laws and guidance that shape the Department of Education’s work. Read More
Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
Provides civil rights data across several years in various forms, from surveys to questions and answers. Includes instructions for submitting a CRDC Data Quality Concern. Read More
Protecting Students With Disabilities
Addresses frequently asked questions about Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities. Read More