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Today, @EDcivilrights issued a new Dear Colleague Letter: Protecting Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race, Color, or National Origin, including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics (1/5) 🔗

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ED Civil Rights

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2 years

Today, @EDCivilRights released guidance to support students with disabilities and prevent the discriminatory use of student discipline under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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ED Civil Rights

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OCR reached agreement with Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia’s largest school division, requiring it to take steps necessary to ensure students with disabilities receive educational services, including compensatory services, responsive to the pandemic.

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CIVIL RIGHTS DATA: Black children represent 18% of preschool enrollment, but 42% of preschool children suspended once

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9 years

To teachers all across the globe, thank you. #WorldTeachersDay http://t.co/YjUCc5otWL

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Thanks, teachers, for giving all students the opportunity to succeed & follow their dreams! #ThankATeacher http://t.co/QxvGTMyVLz

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ED Civil Rights

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3 years

If you’re a transgender student, back-to-school may cause you to worry about being accepted and safe–and being treated with respect. Please know that @EDcivilrights stands behind you. Your rights at school matter. You matter.

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ED Civil Rights

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7 years

U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities #Section504 #ADA

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9 years

To the principals across this nation who strive to create equitable learning spaces, thank you. #ThankAPrincipal

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ED Civil Rights

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3 years

Today, @EDcivilrights announced that we will administer a 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection, marking the first time that OCR has conducted a CRDC two years in a row for all public school districts and their schools. Read more:

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ED Civil Rights

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2 years

Today, OCR released a resource to remind school communities that, since 1975, Title IX has protected students and employees from discrimination based on pregnancy and related conditions, including termination of pregnancy. 🧵

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ED Civil Rights

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3 years

Discrimination against students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is sex discrimination prohibited by #TitleIX . Our new fact sheet, with @CivilRights , is a resource for students and families:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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Sunday, marks 30 years since the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA was signed into law. View @usedgov ’s video to learn more about this important law and how it ensures equal access for individuals with disabilities:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

Today, @EDCivilRights announced that we intend to propose amendments to its regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

9 months

Today, @EDCivilRights released a Dear Colleague Letter on Race and School Programing to guide schools on lawful programs to promote racially inclusive school communities 🧵

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ED Civil Rights

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1 year

Today, OCR resolved an investigation of the University of Vermont in which we identified concerns regarding the university's response to notice of harassment of Jewish students. Press release:

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@EDcivilrights

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3. Guidance with @ED_Sped_Rehab explaining that students with disabilities in charters have the same rights as those in public schools.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

ICYMI: @EDcivilrights released a fact sheet, Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

ICYMI: The @USPS released 4 new Forever stamps in honor of the 50th anniversary of #TitleIX . @EDCivilRights enforces Title IX which protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

8 years

TODAY: Agreement Aims to End Discrimination Against African-American Students in Discipline Practices. More here:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

4 years

#OTD , 56 years ago, the #CivilRightsAct was signed into law. #TitleVI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal funds. Read OCR’s blog post commemorating this landmark legislation:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

NEW fact sheet from @EDcivilrights and @CivilRights about public elementary and secondary schools’ obligations to enroll all children, regardless of national origin or immigration status, and to provide language assistance services to English learners:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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Today, on the 58th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, OCR remains committed to working daily to ensure that the promise of Title VI—an education free from discrimination—becomes the lived experience of all students.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

4 years

Today, we celebrate the 48th Anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX remains the most consequential civil rights legislation ever enacted with regard to sex discrimination in education.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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The Department will reopen the comment period for its proposed Title IX regulation for an extra day—February 15, 2019. This means a total comment period of 63 days, and an additional opportunity for the public to comment. Check OCR’s website for details: .

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth from OCR! Black Americans’ commitment – often in the form of student activism – to hold this country to our highest ideals was instrumental in enactment of crucial civil rights laws we enforce, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 🧵

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, OCR & @CivilRights reaffirm our commitment to enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring our nation’s schools are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

CALLING ALL STUDENTS! We want to hear from you about how ED can make sure schools provide students with educational environments free from sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Join our virtual public hearing on #TitleIX , June 7-11. Learn more:

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@EDcivilrights

8 years

Schools: Respect transgender girls as girls or violate Title IX. Read more here:

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@EDcivilrights

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All students in the United States have a right to attend America’s public elementary and secondary schools, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. Learn more about the right to a public education for students who are not U.S. citizens here:

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ED Civil Rights

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. @EDCivilRights reached agreement with Los Angeles Unified, second largest school district in the US, requiring it take steps necessary to ensure students with disabilities receive educational services, including compensatory services, responsive to the pandemic.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

This guidance reminds schools and districts that Section 504 requires them to: ➡️Provide a FAPE to students with disability-based behavior ➡️Make reasonable modifications that students need ➡️Administer discipline in a nondiscriminatory manner ➡️& more.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

7 months

Today, OCR released new civil rights data from the 2020–21 school year, offering critical insight regarding civil rights indicators during that coronavirus pandemic year. Press release:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

8 years

NEW guidance from @usedgov addresses discrimination and harassment based on race/religion/national origin in schools

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@EDcivilrights

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NEW RELEASE: Guidance to Help Schools Ensure the Civil Rights of Transgender Students - Read more here:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

1 year

Today @EDcivilrights proposes changes to its #TitleIX regulations to advance Title IX’s longstanding goal of ensuring equal opportunity for all students in schools’ athletic programs and invites public comment. Learn more in our news room:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

7 years

1. Parent and Educator Resource Guide outlining steps parents can take to ensure their children have the services they are entitled to.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

10 years

"No student should have to choose between getting an education & being treated w/dignity" Assistant Secy Catherine Lhamon #civilrightsride

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

8 years

Thanks @JohnKingatED for inspiring new staff as they work to ensure all kids have access to an excellent education!

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

“And this year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and use USPS’ beautiful commemorative stamps for the first time, we further commit to fulfill our nation’s promise of equal access to educational opportunity for all students” – Catherine Lhamon, Asst Secy, OCR

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

Our report, "Education in a Pandemic," shows "that COVID-19, with all of its tragic impacts on individuals, families, and communities, appears to be deepening divides in educational opportunity across our nation’s classrooms and campuses." Read it here:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

9 years

OCR followers- help us celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act w/ our 25 Day Countdown for its 25th Anniversary on July 26th! #ADA25

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ED Civil Rights

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ICYMI: @arneduncan 's final speech as Secretary of Education:

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@EDcivilrights

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“When you push a kid out of school, when you suspend or expel a kid, that kid is not learning.” – Asst. Sec. Lhamon #NJNextAmerica

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9 years

New guidance reminds schools of their obligations to ensure access to high-quality education for English learners http://t.co/cxZritGTkl

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

Today @EDcivilrights released proposed regulations for #TitleIX , the landmark civil rights law that protects students from sex discrimination and has opened doors for generations of women and girls #TitleIX50 We invite public comment. Press release:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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2. Guidance offering additional info about the legal limitations on the use of restraint or seclusion in schools.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

10 years

New guidance tells schools how to comply w/ the law to provide effective communication to students w/ disabilities. http://t.co/Ph7P1pzXni

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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Today, OCR released 4 new resources addressing the civil rights of students with disabilities including asthma, diabetes, food allergies, and GERD and the students with disabilities snapshot from the 2020-2021 CRDC. Press Release:

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@EDcivilrights

3 years

Happening on Tuesday, May 11! Register today at:

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@EDcivilrights

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@EDcivilrights released a letter today about a recent court order vacating part of the #TitleIX regulation that bans the use of statements by parties & witnesses not subject to cross-examination at live hearings. Read our letter here:

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ED Civil Rights

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4 years

Yesterday’s decision on the #TitleIX Final Rule is a huge win for students across the nation. #TitleIX was designed to protect the rights of all students and the court has recognized that the new Final Rule, effective August 14, 2020, does just that.

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@EDcivilrights

8 years

Doctoral student makes use of our Civil Rights Data Collection to research racial disparities in #schooldiscipline

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@EDcivilrights

10 years

"If you take advantage of educational opportunitues, you will have a rich life." - #FreedomRider Hank Thomas #civilrightsride

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

7 months

Today, OCR released a Dear Colleague Letter on Schools’ Legal Obligations to Address Discrimination, Including Harassment, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

7 years

"People believe if you bring something to OCR, action will be taken and things will get better." - @JohnKingatED #FutureOfEd

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

6 years

This anniversary of the ADA serves as a reminder to rededicate ourselves to ensuring that all students—including those with disabilities—have equal access to education, and thus future opportunities.

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10 years

"We're all on this planet together. There's no reason one race should be better than another." #FreedomRider John Moody #civilrightsride

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

1 year

Today, @EDCivilRights released a fact sheet confirming for school communities including educators, parents, & students that diversity, equity, & inclusion training & similar activities generally are consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

Today is the 57th anniversary of the landmark #CivilRightsAct1964 . Read more in our blog post:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

Today @EDcivilrights released the transcript of its first-ever virtual public hearing on Title IX. Read what students, parents, and educators had to say about how ED could improve its enforcement of this important law. Please visit OCR’s News Room:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

8 years

NEW: Guidance to ensure that all students have access to #CTE programs. Read more here:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

Read the guidance: & accompanying fact sheet:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

9 years

Bullying affects us all & we must act together to put an end to it. Learn more at http://t.co/Weymbz54dJ #ActToChange

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

Public schools: ▪️ May not deny educational access to any child based on immigration status ▪️ Must offer language assistance services ▪️ Must communicate in a language parents and guardians can understand Read our fact sheet (with @civilrights ):

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

Access is for everyone! A special message from Suzanne Goldberg, OCR’s Acting Assistant Secretary. #ada31 #thankstotheada

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

Today, @EDCivilRights and @CivilRights have released a video that reiterates the federal government’s commitment to enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in our nation’s schools:

Assistant Secretary Lhamon & Assistant Attorney General Clarke...

US Dept of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights & Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke address race-based discrimination in schools & the way ...

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

3 years

Read our new resource on civil rights and school reopening:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

10 years

50 years ago tomorrow, LBJ signed the CRA into law. We work every day to protect these rights on behalf of students across the country.

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@EDcivilrights

3 years

Today, @EDcivilrights confirmed that #TitleIX protects students from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Read more:

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ED Civil Rights

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1 year

With a lifetime of service, including influencing the publication of Section 504 regulations, Judy Heumann's devotion to public education for all was second to none. @EDcivilrights is pleased to carry forward the disability civil rights that were her passion.

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Happening now! @EDcivilrights virtual public hearing on #TitleIX . Watch live here:

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ED Civil Rights

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We applaud @OKCPS for its commitment to improving discipline policies. #RethinkDiscipline

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1/2: Yesterday, #OCR published a new blog post on what information schools are required to post on their websites under the new #TitleIX Rule. Check it out here:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

10 years

#TitleIX is 42 years old today. Protecting students from discrimination on the basis of sex will always be part of our mission.

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In February, @EDCivilRights released a fact sheet on the obligation to provide compensatory services for students with disabilities who did not receive evaluations or services to which they were entitled during the pandemic. Read:

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@EDcivilrights

10 years

"The black middle class is expanding every year because more blacks are going to college." #FreedomRider Hank Thomas #civilrightsride

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@EDcivilrights

10 years

The Civil Rights Act turns 50 tomorrow. We're reliving Freedom Summer with symbolic bus rides to Richmond VA #civilrightsride

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@EDcivilrights

9 years

OCR releases guidance emphasizing schools’ responsibility to designate & support #TitleIX coordinator: http://t.co/6senWvryt7

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

2 years

Read the press release:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

4 years

“Protecting students’ safety and well-being includes compliance with the requirements of federal civil rights law. Our students’ rights must be protected even during times of national...

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

6 years

As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, we continue our work to ensure compliance with this landmark civil rights law for students with disabilities. Learn more:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

10 years

Wednesday we embark on a journey to honor those that fought for civil rights before us. Follow ED live tweeting on the #civilrightsride .

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

4 years

1/3 Today, #OCR announced a proactive Title IX enforcement initiative to combat sexual assault in K-12 public schools. “I’ve directed our OCR team to tackle the tragic rise of sexual misconduct complaints in our nation’s K-12 schools head on.” - @BetsyDeVosED

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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New #TitleIX Blog, posted today, discusses the Final Rule's prohibition against relying on statements of a party who does not submit to cross-examination and its application in cases involving verbal conduct. Check it out here:

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ED Civil Rights

@EDcivilrights

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Read the @EDcivilrights report on COVID-19's disparate impacts on K-12 & postsecondary education, showing how the pandemic deepened disparities in access & opportunity for students of color, English learners, students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students:

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@EDcivilrights

10 years

Guidance released w/ DOJ’s @CivilRights ensures that students w/ disabilities can participate in educational process http://t.co/Ph7P1pzXni

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Today @EDCivilRights announced the resolution of a compliance review with a voluntary agreement requiring the district to take steps necessary to ensure students with disabilities receive FAPE without unnecessary restraint or seclusion or reducing their school days. 1/3

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@EDcivilrights

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@ED_Sped_Rehab released new guidance for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Read more

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@EDcivilrights

8 years

FY 2017 #POTUSBudget request supports equity of opportunity in education. Here's how:

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@EDcivilrights

3 years

OCR has joined with @CivilRights to issue a new fact sheet, Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Students at Risk of Self-Harm in the Era of COVID-19, and a Dear Educator Letter. Read more in our latest blog post:

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@EDcivilrights

9 years

#ParentCampUSA help OCR ensure educational equity. RT to spread the word about how to file a civil rights complaint

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@EDcivilrights

10 years

Civil rights & freedom from discrimination are at the core of everything OCR does. Join as we honor the Civil Rights Act #civilrightsride

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The pandemic has disrupted access to education, related aids and services, and accommodations for students with disabilities, exacerbating longstanding disability-based disparities in academic achievement. Read more in our report:

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@EDcivilrights

3 years

With gratitude for all who offered testimony this week, today we close our virtual public hearing on #TitleIX . Thank you for sharing your insights, expertise, and deeply personal stories. Your input will help us ensure all students can learn and thrive, free from discrimination.

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@EDcivilrights

8 years

Agreement Ensures Students w/ Disabilities in Alternative & Juvenile Court Schools Receive Free, Approp. Education

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@EDcivilrights

4 years

1/2 Today, OCR released a new #COVID19 Q&A document to assist K-12 schools with meeting their obligations under federal #CivilRights laws.

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@EDcivilrights

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In recognition of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, @EDcivilrights released a Dear Colleague Letter, Addressing Discrimination Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian Students. Press release: 🧵

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@EDcivilrights

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TODAY: @usedgov releases the Safe Place to Learn resource package to help address sexual harassment in schools

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