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Dear Colleague letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth M. Galanter (Apr 24, 2013)
Dear Collegaue letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth Galanter, concerning the prohibition against retaliation under Federal civil rights laws
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Dear Colleague letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth M. Galanter (Jan 25, 2013)
The Dear Colleague letter provides an overview of the obligations of public elementary and secondary schools under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and the Department?s Section 504 regulations athletic opportunities.?
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Sex Discrimination (Sep 24, 2012)
This page provides links to resources on sex discrimination.
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Race/National Origin Discrimination (Title VI) (Sep 24, 2012)
This page provides links to resources on discrimination against race or national origin.
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Estudiantes con discapacidades preparandose para la educacion: Conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades (Feb 24, 2012)
This pamphlet contains information for high school students with disabilities who plan to continue their education in postsecondary schools.
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Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali (Jan 19, 2012)
Our nation recently celebrated the 21st anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213. We at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the United States Department of Education (Department) recognize the progress our country has made toward ensuring that educational opportunities are provided free from disability discrimination.
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Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education (Oct 27, 2011)
This pamphlet contains information for high school students with disabilities who plan to continue their education in postsecondary schools.
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Limited-English Proficient Resources (May 06, 2011)
OCR resources about civil rights issues regarding English Language Learning and Limited English Proficient students
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28 C.F.R. Part 35 (HTML Version) (Mar 15, 2011)
Regulation implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Regulations Enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (Mar 15, 2011)
Regulations enforced by the Office for Civil Rights.
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Student Placement in Elementary and Secondary Schools and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Nov 03, 2010)
This pamphlet describes the legal requirements of placing students with disabilities in elementary and secondary schools.
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ED/OCR: Notice of Non-Discrimination (2010). (Sep 23, 2010)
This fact sheet explains the requirements for schools, colleges, state and local governments that receive federal funds to issue notices of nondiscrimination.
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Disability Discrimination Resources (Dec 03, 2009)
Links to a number of important disability discrimination resources from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance -- We the People (Oct 28, 2009)
This page lists statutes, regulations, legislation, and flexibility provisions for the We the People Program.
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance - Technical Assistance for Student Assignment Plans (Jul 20, 2009)
This page lists statutes, regulations, legislation, and flexibility provisions for the Technical Assistance for Student Assignment Plans.
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Dear Colleague letter from Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, dated January 8, 2009 (Jan 08, 2009)
Dear Colleague Letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe providing Chief State School Officers, State educational agencies, and local educational agencies with information to ensure the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
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Questions and Answers on Report Cards and Transcripts For Students with Disabilities Attending Public and Elementary and Secondary Schools (Oct 17, 2008)
This letter provides State education agencies and local education agencies with information regarding disclosure of disability on report cards and transcripts for students with disabilities attending public elementary and secondary schools. Dated October 17, 2008.
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Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (Oct 17, 2008)
This letter provides State education agencies and local education agencies with information regarding disclosure of disability on report cards and transcripts for students with disabilities attending public elementary and secondary schools. Dated October 17, 2008.
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Dear Colleague letter from Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights (Sep 17, 2008)
This letter provides recipients with information about how OCR determines which athletic activities can be counted under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.
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So You Want to Go Back to School (Jul 25, 2008)
This letter provides information for wounded veterans who are qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 504 and ADA with an overview of their rights and responsibilities regarding academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and reasonable modifications to school policies and practices at postsecondary institutions.
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Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (Jul 25, 2008)
This letter is from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe commemorating the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disablilties Act (ADA). This letter discusses the broad impact that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and ADA have had on aspects of education.
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Dear Colleague letter from Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights (May 22, 2008)
This letter provides information to State educational agencies and local educational agencies with information regarding access to, admission into, and the administration of Advanced Placement and other challenging academic courses, on a nondiscrimnatory basis with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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OCR Complaint Process (Apr 23, 2008)
Information about the Office for Civil Rights complaint process, guidance for filing a complaint, and forms.
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Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (Dec 26, 2007)
This letter provides information about access by students with disabilities to accelerated programs.
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance -- Grant Competition to Improve Public Knowledge of and Support for Democracy (Oct 22, 2007)
This page lists statutes, regulations, legislation, and flexibility provisions for the Grant Competition to Improve Public Knowledge of Support for Democracy.
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Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (Mar 16, 2007)
This letter provides information about the legal rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities as they transition from high school to institutions of postsecondary education.
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Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators (Mar 16, 2007)
This document provides high school educators with answers to questions students with disabilities may have as they prepare to move to the postsecondary eduction environment.
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Dear Parent letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (Mar 16, 2007)
This letter provides information about the legal rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities as they transition from high school to institutions of postsecondary education.
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Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance -- Women's Educational Equity (Oct 04, 2004)
This page lists statutes, regulations, legislation, policy guidance, and flexibility provisions for the Women's Educational Equity program.
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Checklist for a Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Harassment (Sep 22, 2003)
Checklist for a Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Harassment
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Notice about Investigatory Uses of Personal Information (Sep 01, 2003)
OCR Notice to Complainants about the use of personal information during OCR's investigation of discrimination complaint.
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Disability Overview - Office for Civil Rights (Aug 30, 2003)
Overview of the laws regarding disability discrimination
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Estudiantes con discapacidades preparandose para la educacisn: Conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades (Sep 30, 2002)
OCR ofrece la informacisn en este folleto para explicar los derechos y las responsabilidades de los estudiantes con discapacidades quienes se estan preparando para asistir a la escuela postsecundaria This Spanish-language pamphlet contains information for high school students with disabilities who plan to continue their education in postsecondary schools.
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Age Discrimination Overview of the Laws (Oct 12, 2001)
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. The Age Discrimination regulation is enforced by the Office for Civil Rights and is in the Code of Federal Regulations at 34 CFR Part 110. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 does not cover employment discrimination.
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OCR Policy Overview (Oct 12, 2001)
OCR guidance to recipients of federal financial assistance about developing non-discrimination policies.
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34 C.F.R. Part 110 (HTML Version) (Jul 01, 2001)
Regulation implementing the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
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34 C.F.R. Part 100 (HTML Version) (Jul 01, 2001)
Regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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34 C.F.R. Part 104 (Jul 01, 2001)
Regulation implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Age Discrimination (Feb 12, 2001)
Links to OCR resources relating to age discrimination and compliance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
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The Civil Rights of Students With Hidden Disabilities and Section 504 (Dec 28, 2000)
This pamphlet explains how students with hidden disabilities are protected against discrimination by Federal law.
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Placement of School Children With Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (Dec 28, 2000)
This pamphlet describes the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, with respect to elementary and secondary school policies involving the placement of children with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS.
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Guidance Counselor's Role In Ensuring Equal Opportunity (Dec 28, 2000)
This pamphlet summarizes the requirements pertaining to counseling practices, contained in the implementing regulations for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Equal Opportunity In Intercollegiate Athletics: RequirementsUnder Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Dec 28, 2000)
This policy interpretation examines the law requiring that athletic programs be operated in a manner free from discrimination on the basis of sex.
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Deaf Students Education Services; Policy Guidance, U.S. Department of Education (Dec 28, 2000)
This resource provides additional guidance for the appropriate educational service to students who are deaf.
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Student Assignment in Elementary and Secondary Schools & Title VI (Dec 22, 2000)
This resource explains Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Guidelines for Vocational Education Programs, ED, Office for Civil Rights, 3/27/79 (Aug 13, 1999)
These guidelines explain the civil rights responsibilities of recipients of Federal funds offering or administering vocational education programs.
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