OCR directs, coordinates, and recommends policy for activities that are designed to administer the provisions of legislation and Departmental policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age and develops and recommends the adoption of regulations and policies of general applicability regarding civil rights.
Office Information
OCR Mission and Responsibilities
The Office for Civil Rights vigilantly enforces federal civil rights laws in schools and other recipients of Department of Education funding throughout the nation.
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary
Serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Education on civil rights matters and sets the priorities in OCR's strategic plans.
Metro Region and Regional Offices
Directs the operations of the Regional Office to meet OCR program objectives, including management of its staff and financial resources.