Which department oversees Section 504?

Which department oversees Section 504?

• A. The Department of Education
• B. The Office of Civil Rights
• C. The Department of Health and Human Services
• D. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Answer: (B)

Section 504 is a civil rights provision that protects students with disabilities in programs receiving federal funds. The enforcement and oversight for Section 504 in educational settings is carried out by the Office for Civil Rights, which is the civil rights enforcement arm within the Department of Education. OCR investigates complaints, ensures schools provide appropriate accommodations, and works to prevent discrimination. The other options do not oversee Section 504 in schools—one is the broader department, another handles health-related matters, and another focuses on employment discrimination.

Section 504 is a civil rights provision that protects students with disabilities in programs receiving federal funds. The enforcement and oversight for Section 504 in educational settings is carried out by the Office for Civil Rights, which is the civil rights enforcement arm within the Department of Education. OCR investigates complaints, ensures schools provide appropriate accommodations, and works to prevent discrimination. The other options do not oversee Section 504 in schools—one is the broader department, another handles health-related matters, and another focuses on employment discrimination.