Civil Rights
RIDE actively supports the mission of the Office for Civil Rights: "to ensure equal access to a high quality education for all students through the vigorous enforcement of civil rights".
A primary responsibility of RIDE is the review of career and technical education programs that receive federal funding through the state, for compliance with federal nondiscrimination regulations.
Each year, two schools that offer at least one career and technical program, are selected for an onsite review. The comprehensive RIDE review permits the office to prevent discrimination and ensure equal access to programs, courses and the associated activities. RIDE also provides technical assistance to help institutions achieve voluntary compliance with the civil rights laws that the Office for Civil Rights enforces.
VISIT THE FEDERAL OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS WEBSITEFederal Civil Rights Statutes
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI)
- Title VI Overview
- Title VI Q & A
- Vocational Education Programs Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin, Sex and Handicap
- Title VI Fact Sheet [PDF,179KB]
- Title VI Dear Colleague Letter (10/1/2014) [PDF, 584KB]
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX)
- Title IX Overview
- Title IX Q & A
- Vocational Education Programs Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin, Sex and Handicap
- Updated Title IX Guidance 10-03-2014 [PDF, 49KB]
- Definitions of Prohibited Conduct (Title IX) [PDF, 427KB]
- Title IX Regulations Governing Single-Sex Elementary and Secondary Classes and Extracurricular Activities [PDF, 545KB]
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)
- Title II and Section 504 Overview
- Title II and Section 504 Q & A
- Vocational Education Programs Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin, Sex and Handicap
- 2015 Bullying Guidance for Administrators
- 2014 Bullying Dear Colleague Letter
- 2014 Bullying Dear Colleague Letter Fact Sheet
- 2014 Bullying Dear Colleague Letter Press Release
- 2013 Bullying Dear Colleague Letter
- 2013 Bullying Dear Colleague Letter Fact Sheet (English)
- 2013 Bullying Dear Colleague Letter Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- 2000 Bullying Students with Disabilities Dear Colleague Letter