Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. FERPA gives parents and students certain rights with respect to their educational records, including the right to inspect and review the records, the right to request that the records be amended, and the right to prevent the release of the records without their consent.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires schools to provide students with disabilities with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). FAPE must be provided in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and must be designed to meet the individual needs of the student.

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is a federal law that aims to improve the academic achievement of all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged. NCLB requires states to develop and implement standards for student achievement, to test students annually in reading and mathematics, and to hold schools accountable for student performance.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in employment. The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees and to employees who are 40 years of age or older.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA applies to employers, housing providers, public accommodations, transportation providers, and telecommunications providers. The ADA requires these entities to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and to ensure that they have equal access to goods and services.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to provide students with disabilities with access to assistive technology devices and services. Assistive technology devices and services are devices and services that help students with disabilities learn and participate in school activities. Examples of assistive technology devices and services include wheelchairs, hearing aids, speech-generating devices, and computer software.

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is a federal law that aims to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. CAPTA provides funding for child abuse prevention and treatment programs, supports research on child abuse and neglect, and promotes public awareness of child abuse and neglect.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to provide students with disabilities with access to mental health services. Mental health services are services that help students with disabilities cope with mental health conditions and participate in school activities. Examples of mental health services include counseling, therapy, and medication management.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal law that aims to improve the academic achievement of all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged. ESSA replaces the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and provides states with more flexibility in designing and implementing their educational programs.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion in employment. The Civil Rights Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). FAPE must be provided in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and must be designed to meet the individual needs of the student.

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act is a federal law that provides funding for career and technical education programs in secondary and postsecondary schools. The Perkins Act aims to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage jobs in a variety of fields.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons, such as the birth or adoption of a child, the serious illness of a spouse or child, or the employee's own serious illness. The FMLA also provides job protection for employees who take unpaid leave.

The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act is a federal law that requires schools to provide students with access to a safe and healthy learning environment. The Act provides funding for schools to implement programs and activities that promote student safety and health, such as drug prevention programs, anti-bullying programs, and school security measures.