Civil Rights Compliance: Title VI and Title VII in K-12

Title VI and Title VII K12 Compliance

Dive into the latest guidance from the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights!

Two federal laws (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) set forth protections from discrimination based on specific categories, including race and national origin. On March 14, 2024 added guidance was released.

Educational institutions must be aware of the scope of these protections. Indeed, federal agencies often expect that educational institutions will provide training on laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment.

This webinar will address the laws and guidance concerning discrimination, and will discuss common areas in which such claims of discrimination may occur. Additionally, it will provide different scenarios to better discuss and illuminate best practices for addressing and resolving these issues.

• Various laws impacting race and national origin discrimination, including Title VI and Title VII
• How to respond to reports of discrimination, including taking interim measures and proper steps to investigate such matters
• Areas of discrimination, including issues related to disparate treatment or disparate impact related to discipline
• Common issues presented to officials involved in harassment matters, including potential options for resolutions
• Other legal issues, including First Amendment and student and employee records concerns