Learn the types of discrimination students may face in an educational setting and how you can work to prevent or mitigate the effects of this discrimination.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces several federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities.
The protections of Section 504 and Title II apply to people with and illness or medical condition.
Students whose primary language is not English may require language supports in order to meaningfully participate in school.
No school can deny equal access or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America.
Students with disabilities have the same right to K-12 public education that students without disabilities have.
Students with disabilities meeting the academic and technical standards for admission to a postsecondary education may receive academic modifications.
Citizenship or immigration status of students, parents, or guardians cannot be used to bar students from public schools.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education.
Title IX prohibits a school from discriminating against a student based on the student’s pregnancy, childbirth, or termination of pregnancy.
Title IX has dramatically increased athletic opportunities for girls and women in federally funded elementary school environments.
OCR enforces civil rights laws to protect all students from unlawful discrimination and harassment.