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| 28 C.F.R. Part 35 (HTML Version)
(Mar 15, 2011)
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| Regulation implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. |
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| 28 C.F.R. Part 35 (PDF)
(Jul 01, 2001)
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| Regulation implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (PDF) |
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| 34 C.F.R. Part 104
(Jul 01, 2001)
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| Regulation implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. |
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| 34 C.F.R. Part 104 (PDF Version)
(Jul 01, 2001)
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| Regulation implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. |
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| Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998
(Aug 19, 2002)
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| Guidance for the Development of a State Plan Under Title II-- Adult Education and Literacy of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. (MS Word) |
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| Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998
(Aug 19, 2002)
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| The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998 reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, 'one-stop' system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youth. |
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| Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998
(Aug 19, 2002)
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| The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998 reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, 'one-stop' system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youth. (MS Word) |
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| Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998 (PDF)
(Aug 19, 2002)
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| Act of 1998 reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, 'one-stop' system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youth. (PDF) |
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| Deaf Students Education Services; Policy Guidance, U.S. Department of Education
(Dec 28, 2000)
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| This resource provides additional guidance for the appropriate educational service to students who are deaf. |
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| Dear Colleague letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth M. Galanter
(Apr 24, 2013)
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| 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)
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| 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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| Dear Colleague letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth M. Galanter
(Jan 25, 2013)
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| 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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| Dear Colleague letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth M. Galanter
(Apr 24, 2013)
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| 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 Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali
(Jan 19, 2012)
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| 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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| Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe
(Jul 25, 2008)
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| 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 Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe
(Jul 25, 2008)
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| 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 Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe
(Mar 16, 2007)
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| 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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| Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe
(Dec 26, 2007)
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| This letter provides information about access by students with disabilities to accelerated programs. |
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| Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe
(Oct 17, 2008)
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| 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 (PDF)
(May 22, 2008)
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| 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. (PDF) |
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| Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (PDF)
(Mar 16, 2007)
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| This OCR letter provides information about the legal rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities as they transition from high school to institutions of postsecondary education. (PDF) |
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| Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (PDF)
(Dec 26, 2007)
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| This letter provides information about access by students with disabilities to accelerated programs. (PDF) |
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| Dear Colleague letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe, dated October 17, 2008 (PDF)
(Oct 17, 2008)
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| 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. (PDF) |
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| Dear Colleague letter from Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights
(May 22, 2008)
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| 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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| Dear Colleague letter from Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, dated January 8, 2009
(Jan 08, 2009)
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| 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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| Dear Colleague letter from Stephanie Monroe, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, dated January 8, 2009 (PDF)
(Jan 08, 2009)
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| 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. (PDF) |
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| Dear Parent letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe
(Mar 16, 2007)
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| 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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| Dear Parent letter from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe (PDF)
(Mar 16, 2007)
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| This OCR letter provides information about the legal rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities as they transition from high school to institutions of postsecondary education. (PDF) |
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| Disability Discrimination Resources
(Dec 03, 2009)
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| Links to a number of important disability discrimination resources from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) |
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| Disability Overview - Office for Civil Rights
(Aug 30, 2003)
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| Overview of the laws regarding disability discrimination |
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| Estudiantes con discapacidades preparandose para la educacion: Conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades
(Feb 24, 2012)
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| This pamphlet contains information for high school students with disabilities who plan to continue their education in postsecondary schools. |
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| Estudiantes con discapacidades preparandose para la educacisn: Conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades
(Sep 30, 2002)
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| 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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| Guidance Counselor's Role In Ensuring Equal Opportunity
(Dec 28, 2000)
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| 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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| Guidelines for Vocational Education Programs, ED, Office for Civil Rights, 3/27/79
(Aug 13, 1999)
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| These guidelines explain the civil rights responsibilities of recipients of Federal funds offering or administering vocational education programs. |
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| IDEA'97 Amendments, Final Regulations
(Oct 10, 2003)
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| Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities and the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities (OSERS), March 12, 1999 |
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| Notice about Investigatory Uses of Personal Information
(Sep 01, 2003)
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| OCR Notice to Complainants about the use of personal information during OCR's investigation of discrimination complaint. |
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| OCR Complaint Process
(Apr 23, 2008)
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| Information about the Office for Civil Rights complaint process, guidance for filing a complaint, and forms. |
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| OCR Policy Overview
(Oct 12, 2001)
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| OCR guidance to recipients of federal financial assistance about developing non-discrimination policies. |
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| OSERS' Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations Page
(Sep 02, 2011)
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| OSERS' Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations Page |
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| OSERS' Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations Page, IDEA Part-C
(Sep 02, 2011)
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| The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service's (OSERS) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations Page, IDEA Part-C. |
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| OSERS' Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations, IDEA Part-B
(Sep 02, 2011)
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| The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service's (OSERS) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) OSERS' Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Regulations, IDEA Part-B. |
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| OSERS' Office of Special Education Legislation Page, IDEA Part-B, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (MS Word)
(Sep 02, 2011)
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| OSERS' Office of Special Education Legislation Page, IDEA Part-B, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (MS Word) |
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| OSERS' Office of Special Education Legislation Page, IDEA Part-B, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (PDF)
(Sep 02, 2011)
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| OSERS' Office of Special Education Legislation Page, IDEA Part-B, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (PDF) |
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| OSERS' Regulations Page
(Sep 02, 2011)
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| The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service's (OSERS) Regulations page. |
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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)
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| 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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| Regulations Enforced by the Office for Civil Rights
(Mar 15, 2011)
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| Regulations enforced by the Office for Civil Rights. |
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| Requirements for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) DESIGN-- Pg 1
(Feb 01, 2001)
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| This document conveys the accessibility needs of the Department of Education to the developers and suppliers of Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT). |
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| Requirements for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) DESIGN-- Pg 2
(Feb 01, 2001)
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| This document conveys the accessibility needs of the Department of Education to the developers and suppliers of Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT). |
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| So You Want to Go Back to School
(Jul 25, 2008)
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| 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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| Statute - Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students With Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education
(Apr 21, 2006)
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| This page provides the authorizing statute for the program, Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students With Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education. |
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