The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Issue areas include, Access to Equal Education Opportunity, Discriminatory Discipline, Equal Opportunities for English Learners, Equal Rights to Public Education Regardless of Immigration/Citizenship Status, Race Discrimination in Special Education, Bullying and Harassment, Supporting Racial Diversity and Retaliation.
- Access to Equal Education Opportunity
- Discriminatory Discipline
- Equal Educational Opportunities for English Learners
- Equal Rights to Public Education Regardless of Immigration/Citizenship Status
- Race Discrimination in Special Education
- Bullying and Harassment
- Supporting Racial Diversity
- Retaliation
- Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
Please see our Reading Room for a full list of guidance documents on issues related to Race, Color, or National Origin Discrimination.