Provides answers to common questions about OCR’s complaint process. Read More
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Functional Statements
Outlines the mission, responsibilities, and organization of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. 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
DC School Choice: Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act
Provides low-income parents residing in the District of Columbia with expanded options for the education of their children. Read More
Disability Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ page about disability discrimination, including subtopics such as accessibility, disability harassment, and food allergies. Read More
Reading Room
Hosts publications, case resolutions, civil rights tutorials, manuals, policy, and much more related to OCR’s work. Read More
Federal Register Notices and Regulations
Publishes all Department rules, proposed rules, and public notices aligned with the Office for Civil Rights work to ensure equal access to education. 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
Education for Homeless Children and Youths
Supports an office in each state focused on gathering information about homeless children and their educational challenges. Also seeks to ensure equal access to education for these populations. Read More
Disability Rights
Explains how laws like Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act can be applied amidst the COVID-19 virus to ensure that students with disabilities continue to receive a free and appropriate education. Includes links to several other relevant resources. Read More