Retaliatory acts against any individual who exercises his or her rights under Section 504 or Title II are considered to be discrimination and are unlawful. Recipients of federal funds are prohibited from intimidating, threatening, coercing, or discriminating against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Section 504 or Title II.
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December 10, 2024 | Civil Rights Protections Against Retaliation This resource reminds school communities that all of the federal civil rights laws enforced by OCR prohibit retaliation. The resource explains the key elements of retaliation, outlines how OCR assesses retaliation claims, and provides examples that, depending on the facts and circumstances, could raise concerns of unlawful retaliation.
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November 14, 2024 | Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR The FAQ details how information, including the identity of a complainant, will generally be used by OCR when OCR investigates a complaint. The FAQ also provides general information on civil rights protections for individuals who submit a complaint of discrimination or participate in an investigation.
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April 23, 2013 | Guidance on the prohibition against retaliation under Federal civil rights laws Dear Colleague" letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth Galanter, concerning the prohibition against retaliation under Federal civil rights laws.
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- Eliminating Retaliation PDF (4MB)