Civil Rights

Civil Rights Training and Grievances

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability in any educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.)

It is the policy of the Idaho Department of Education not to discriminate in any educational programs or activities, or in employment practices. All employees of the Idaho Department of Education are responsible for acting in accordance with this policy.

Filing Civil Rights Grievance Complaint

Grievances by employees or other persons alleging illegal discrimination by the Idaho Department of Education, or any of its employees, based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status should be filed with the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as follows:

• Inquiries regarding compliance with this nondiscriminatory policy may be directed to this address:
  Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
  PO Box 83720
  Boise, ID 83720-0027
  (208) 332-6800
• A complaint should be filed in writing by the complainant; the complainant’s representative, parent or guardian; or both. Any complaints received by the Idaho Department of Education by telephone or orally will be recorded by the Idaho Department of Education in written form.
• The complaint should set forth the date, place, and nature of the discriminatory action, and specify the remedy sought by the complainant.