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State and Federal Laws
Legal References and Definitions
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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Student and Families Education Rights)
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Office for Civil Rights Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
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- U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian Students | U.S. Department of Education
- Fact Sheet Protecting Students from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics (January 2023)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Addressing Discrimination Against Jewish Students (May 2023)
Colorado State Laws
- Colorado Accountability
- Colorado Assessment Law
- English Language Proficiency Act (ELPA)
- Seal of Biliteracy for HS Diplomas
- Senate Bill 23-296 Prevent Harassment and Discrimination in Schools
Federal Laws
- Elementary and Secondary Education, Education Flexibility (Ed-Flex)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA)
- No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 - H.R. 1
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Non-Regulatory Guidance: English Learners and Title III
- Key Sources of Federal Law
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: Education Opportunities Section
- U.S. Department of Education: Laws & Guidance Overview
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