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Access to Equal Education Opportunity

OCR works to ensure that schools, districts, colleges, and universities satisfy their Title VI obligation to give students of every race, color, and national origin equal access to high-rigor academic courses and programs, extracurricular activities, and other educational opportunities.

Policy Guidance

DateTitle of Document
September 2024

"Dear Colleague" letter addressing the issue of civil rights violations inherent in allocation of extracurricular awards or honors on the basis of race, or violations inherent in racially separate proms or dances.

See additional guidance documents on issues related to Race, Color, or National Origin Discrimination.

Case Resolutions

Tags

Civil Rights
Guidance
Title VI
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Page Last Reviewed:
February 4, 2026