Civil Rights

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Federal civil rights laws protect individuals' and entities' rights from unlawful discrimination in health and human services based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex.

Title VI Guidance

The U.S. Department of Education (USED), Office for Civil Rights publishes guidance and resources on civil rights laws’ application in education on its website.

Below is a recent correspondence issued by the USED, Office of Civil Rights. This correspondence reaffirms expectations for K-12 schools surrounding compliance with the longstanding federal law, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Dear Colleague Letter (February 14, 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions (February 28, 2025)
USED Press Release Requiring Certification (April 3, 2025)

Grievances can be submitted via the NDDPI website.

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Child Nutrition & Food Distribution Programs

Civil Rights Training

Title IX-Educational Equity