Equal Educational Opportunity
Complaints that allege that a public school discriminates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, a school district’s programs or activities are under the jurisdiction and authority of the . OCR and 麻豆原创 enforce several federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal funds. In addition, 麻豆原创 implements a review process for school discrimination complaints and informs individuals of the appropriate complaint resolution options. For more information on the 麻豆原创 complaint process and what to include in a state-level complaint, visit 麻豆原创 Complaints Management.
Statutory Notices
Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 7844(a)(3)(c) (Sec. 8304(a)(3)(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)), the 麻豆原创, implements written procedures that offer parents, public agencies, other individuals or organizations a method for receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations in the administration of educational programs and services.
Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 7846(a)(3) (Sec. 8306(a)(3) of the ESEA), a local educational agency (such as a public school district or open-enrollment charter school) accepting federal funds also agrees to adopt and file with 麻豆原创 local written procedures to properly administer educational programs and services, including a method for receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations of law in the administration of such educational programs and services.
U.S. Department of Education – Office of Civil Rights
The ?is the office authorized to enforce several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive Federal funds from the Department of Education. OCR enforcement offices are responsible for investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination, conducting compliance reviews, monitoring corrective action agreements, and providing technical assistance.
These?laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin, sex, disability, and on the basis of age. Civil rights laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Education extend to all state education agencies, elementary and secondary school systems, colleges and universities, vocational schools, proprietary schools, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, libraries, and museums that receive U.S. Department of Education funds. OCR also has responsibilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (prohibiting disability discrimination by public entities, whether or not they receive federal financial assistance). In addition, as of January 8, 2002, OCR enforces the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act (Section 9525 of the ESEA of 1965, as amended by the NCLB of 2001).
If you have reason to believe an organization which receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education is treating you unfairly because of your race, national origin, sex, disability or age, you may file a complaint via facsimile to 214-661-9587, or by writing a letter to:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email:?OCR@ed.gov
You may also file a complaint electronically by accessing OCR’s online complaint form, which is linked at the bottom of the following page at:
Additional information may be found on OCR’s FAQ page at:
The person or organization filing the complaint need not be a victim of the alleged discrimination but may file a complaint on behalf of another person or group.
Public School Non-Discrimination Policy
The following areas have been designated to handle complaints and inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy in Texas public schools:
Compliance & Inquiries
Phone: (512) 463-9290
FAX: (512) 475-3665
Email generalinquiry@tea.texas.gov
Individuals can also contact OCR:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email:?OCR@ed.gov
Resources for Section 504
is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. A is available on the U.S. Department of Education website.
麻豆原创 Employment and Employees
The 麻豆原创 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. For information about 麻豆原创's non-discrimination policy, contact the Division of Human Resources at hr@tea.texas.gov.
For more information about 麻豆原创 customer service standards, visit the agency's Compact with Texans page.
If you are a 麻豆原创 employee or job applicant and you believe you have been discriminated against, you can file a formal complaint with the agency.
Human Resources Director
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1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: (512) 463-8200
hr@tea.texas.gov