Office of Civil Rights (Department of Education)

Office of Civil Rights (Department of Education) Type: Government Parent organization: United States Department of Education Employees: 560 (approx.) Executive: Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Budget: $120 million (FY 2023 estimate) Address: 400 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 Website: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html Creation Legislation: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Wikipedia: Office of Civil Rights (Department of Education)

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Mission To ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights; to protect students from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age.

Services Investigations; Compliance Reviews; Policy Development

Regulations Enforces Title IX, Section 504, Title VI, and other civil rights laws

Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education (OCR) is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing laws that protect civil rights in educational settings.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of OCR is to enforce civil rights laws to ensure that all students have equal access to education without discrimination. It focuses on eliminating barriers to educational opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws in educational programs and activities.

Parent organization

OCR is a part of the United States Department of Education.

Legislation

OCR was established under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance.

Partners

• Federal agencies with overlapping civil rights responsibilities
• Educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities
• Civil rights organizations and advocacy groups

Number of employees

OCR has approximately 560 employees.

Organization structure

• Office of the Assistant Secretary leads OCR's strategic direction.
• Enforcement Divisions handle investigations and compliance in different regions.
• Policy and Resource Development focuses on guidance, regulations, and training.

List of programs

• Title IX Compliance
• Section 504 and ADA Implementation
• Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
• Complaint Processing and Resolution

Last total enacted budget

The budget for OCR in Fiscal Year 2023 was estimated at approximately $120 million.

Leader

OCR is led by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights.

Services provided

OCR provides services by investigating complaints of discrimination, conducting compliance reviews, developing policies, and offering technical assistance to educational institutions. It ensures that schools, colleges, and universities comply with federal laws regarding equal access to education, addressing issues like sexual harassment, disability access, and racial discrimination.

Regulations overseen

OCR oversees several key federal civil rights laws in education, including: