Office for Civil Rights
/ˈɒfɪs fər ˈsɪvəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Education responsible for enforcing civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs receiving federal funds.
The Office for Civil Rights investigates complaints of discrimination in public schools.
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- office for civil rights
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as OCR, the Office for Civil Rights plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with civil rights statutes in education and related sectors.
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