U.S. Department Of Education Office For Civil Rights Releases ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ About Discrimination In Special Education

On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights released this "Dear Colleague Letter" regarding the prevention of racial discrimination in special education. The letter is from Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights, reminding States, districts, and public schools—including charter schools—of their obligation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the administration of special education . . .