Jessica Ritter

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Joseph Miller |Dori Pagé Antonetti |Jessica Ritter

On February 14, 2025, the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying how the Department will interpret federal laws that prohibit schools and other entities receiving federal funding from discriminating based on race. As the “Dear Colleague” letter acknowledges, it is well established that discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin is illegal.