Schools’ civil rights obligations do not end at the traditional classroom. As schools transition to online learning, they continue to have a responsibility to ensure all students have access to a learning environment free from discrimination.

OCR appreciates the steps local education leaders have taken to keep their students safe. As they continue to respond to evolving conditions related to #COVID19, we ask schools to keep in mind their obligations to prevent all forms of discrimination

Great work by ED Civil Rights and @ED_Sped_Rehab to continue distance learning for all students across the nation!

As OCR has demonstrated, schools will be held responsible for how they respond to complaints of sexual harassment. Great work by ED Civil Rights career attorneys & investigators in continuing, during difficult circumstances, to protect all students from discrimination & harassment

Very proud of ED Civil Rights for the incredible accomplishments made during FY 2017- 18. We will remain focused on strengthening OCR as a more effective, efficient, neutral & impartial law enforcement agency investigating & resolving violations of our nation’s civil rights laws.

We continue to applaud the efforts of parents, educators, and administrators to ensure learning continues for all students during these difficult times. ED Civil Rights is happy to answer questions & provide technical assistance to ensure these local efforts comply w/ federal law

Too often #OCR investigations reveal that schools are failing to ensure basic #TitleIX protections for their students. The Final Rule provides long-awaited clarity and the tools schools need to satisfy their obligations under Title IX.

We have made great progress since Title IX was enacted 48 years ago, but more remains to be done. Great work done by ED Civil Rights to continue to combat sexual harassment across our nation’s schools.

Here is what Secretary Betsy DeVos and I told educational leaders TODAY about what we must do better.

This anniversary is a timely reminder to mark our society’s progress but there is more to be done. Thank you to ED Civil Rights for the important work they do every day to ensure our nation’s students have safe school environments and equal educational opportunities.

This webinar is a great resource to learn more about how OCR’s new Title IX regulations protect sexual harassment survivors. ED Civil Rights

Check out what ED Civil Rights is saying TODAY about civil rights and the novel coronavirus.

Today, I announced that I will be returning to private life. It has been my honor to direct the talented and committed staff of ED Civil Rights and I am grateful to President Donald J. Trump & Secretary Betsy DeVos for trusting me with the important task of protecting our nation's students.

This is a great resource to explain how the new #TitleIX Rule ensures both parties are treated fairly in sexual harassment cases, by guaranteeing them a consistent, predictable, and reliable grievance process.

We hope this video will be helpful for providing information about how to fulfill the duties of a hearing officer or decision-maker under the #TitleIX Rule.

As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the #ADA let us celebrate the gains we have made to ensure equal access to all Americans with disabilities, and continue to strive to go even further. #ADA30 www2.ed.gov/about/offices/…

There is no place for sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in our nation’s schools and we must ensure proper procedures are in place to respond appropriately to these situations.

#TitleIX is intended to protect students from sex discrimination, not to regulate the content of speech.