Civil Rights

Oregon and federal civil rights laws prohibit discrimination based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in Oregon K-12 public schools, including public charter schools.

ODE’s Civil Rights Unit provides information, resources, and training to schools, families, community members, and education partners on nondiscrimination and civil rights in Oregon K-12 public schools and public charter schools.

Civil Rights Laws: Overview and Resources

Resources for Families and Communities

Resources for Schools and Districts

Contact Information

Students, families, or community members who have questions regarding civil rights and nondiscrimination in an Oregon K-12 public school or public charter school should contact ODE.CivilRightsSupport@ode.oregon.gov or 971-673-2777.

School districts, public charter schools, education partners, and all other parties who have questions regarding civil rights and nondiscrimination in an Oregon K-12 public school or public charter school should contact ODE.CivilRights@ode.oregon.gov or 971-673-2777.

Updates and News from ODE

Federal Actions Updates

ODE remains committed to making sure students have the tools and resources to thrive, to continue our vision for serving each and every scholar receiving education in Oregon. ODE is actively assessing all executive orders that have been introduced and their potential impacts on Oregon.