Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Coverage of Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the Nexus archive.
- Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a federal investigation into Florida State University over 32 scholarships, which are accused of discriminating against students based on race or sex. The DOE inquiry investigates potential violations of Title VI and Title IX, stemming from a complaint filed by the Equal Protection Project. FSU disputed the allegations in a statement, asserting that all enrolled students are eligible to apply for and receive the scholarships, regardless of donor preferences.
- Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a federal investigation into Florida State University regarding 32 scholarships allegedly discriminating based on race or sex. This action follows a complaint filed by the Equal Protection Project, which alleges some programs violate Title VI and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act. FSU countered these claims by stating that all students are eligible to apply for and receive the scholarships, asserting they are funded privately and evaluated equally.
- Special ed, civil rights to be shifted out of Trump’s shrinking Dept. of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer oversight of special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, as part of efforts to scale back federal education oversight. The Trump administration described the move as reducing federal micromanagement while maintaining statutorily required responsibilities.
- Special ed, civil rights to be shifted out of Trump’s shrinking Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer oversight of special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce federal education oversight and shift responsibilities to state and local levels.
- Special ed, civil rights to be shifted out of Trump’s shrinking Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, respectively. This move is part of efforts to scale back federal oversight as part of Trump’s administration's agenda to reduce federal involvement in education.