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In order to investigate a complaint, OCR may need to collect and analyze personal information such as student records or employment records. The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a (Privacy Act), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. §1232g, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

To submit an electronic complaint, go to OCR's web site at: .hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/complaints/index.html. To submit a complaint using alternative methods, see reverse page (page 2 of the complaint form). Please sign and date this complaint.

OCR's technical assistance materials to help providers and applicants develop their policies and procedures for compliance with the civil rights laws and regulations enforced by OCR.

Yes. On request, we will do our best to keep all information confidential. However, we strongly encourage complainants to also sign and submit an Identity Release Statement. This allows OCR to release a complainant's name to the agency that is the subject of the complaint.

An important responsibility of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability against students with disabilities.

OCR does not investigate complaints filed without a name and contact information on the complaint. If you want OCR to keep your name and contact information confidential during the investigation, you may specify that on the consent form.

Completing investigations? within 180 calendar days after the date a complaint is filed. In some cases, the deadline may be extended. is needed, it may be extended for up to 90 days.