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Resource: Section 504 Protections for Students with Asthma

This fact sheet (PDF, 4 pages) describes the obligations of public K-12 schools in protecting the rights of students with asthma under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fact sheet defines asthma as a protected disability under Section 504, describes how it may impact a student’s experience ...

Resource: Section 504 Protections for Students with Diabetes

This fact sheet (PDF, 4 pages) describes the obligations of public K-12 schools in protecting the rights of students with diabetes under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fact sheet defines diabetes as a protected disability under Section 504, describes how it may impact a student’s experience ...

Resource: Section 504 Protections for Students with Food Allergies

This fact sheet (PDF, 4 pages) describes the obligations of public K-12 schools in protecting the rights of students with food allergies under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fact sheet defines food allergies as a protected disability under Section 504, describes how they may impact a ...

Resource: Section 504 Protections for Students with GER or GERD

This fact sheet (PDF, 4 pages) describes the obligations of public K-12 schools in protecting the rights of students with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The fact sheet defines GER and GERD as protected disabilities under Section 504, ...

Resource: Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities

This webpage provides an overview of a college and university’s obligation to provide auxiliary aid to qualified students who have disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Examples of auxiliary aids and a discussion of their cost and effectiveness are provided. Answers to frequently asked questions are ...

Resource: Supporting Educational Environments Free from Discrimination: A Resource Collection for Postsecondary Institutions

This resource collection (PDF, 14 pages) features a selection of OCR guidance and resources that may be useful to postsecondary institutions throughout the academic year. Each resource is accompanied by a brief description and a link to full information online. Learn more (PDF, 14 pages). 

Report: Referrals to Law Enforcement and School-Related Arrests in U.S. Public Schools During the 2020-21 School Year

This snapshot (PDF, 1 page) highlights data from the 2020-21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on referrals to law enforcement and school-related arrests. Learn more (PDF, 1 page). 

Report: Student Discipline and School Climate in U.S. Public Schools

This report (PDF, 24 pages) highlights data from the 2020–21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on student discipline, including suspensions, expulsions, referrals to law enforcement, school-related arrests, corporal punishment. The report also features data on student harassment and bullying. Learn more (PDF, 24 pages).  ...

Report: A First Look: Students’ Access to Educational Opportunities in the Nation’s Public Schools

This report (PDF, 29 pages) provides an overview of data from the 2020–21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on these topics:  Student enrollment in dual enrollment or dual credit programs  Access to preschool programs  Access to mathematics, science, and computer science courses and other programs  Access to internet and devices  Teachers and school support staff  School ...

Report: Student Enrollment and School Characteristics in U.S. Public Schools

This snapshot (PDF, 1 page) highlights data from the 2020–21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on student enrollment and demographics and school characteristics. The report also explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on instruction type. Learn more (PDF, 1 page). 
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