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Ensuring Equal Access To High-Quality Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Ensuring Equal Access To High-Quality Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Revised January 2011 U.S. Department of Education Arne Duncan Secretary Office for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali Assistant Secretary January 2011 This publication is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted. The publication’s citation should be: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Ensuring Equal Access to High-Quality Education, Washington, D.C., 2011. To order this publication: write to: ED Pubs Education Publications Center, U. S. Department of Education, P.O. Box 22207, Alexandria, VA 22304. Or fax your request to: 703-605-6794. Or e-mail your request to: edpubs@ Or call in your request toll-free: 1-877-433-7827 (1-877-4-ED- PUBS). Those who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a teletypewriter (TTY), should call 1-877-576-7734. If 877 service is not yet available in your area, call 1-800-872-5327 (1-800-USA-LEARN). Or order online at: / This publication is also available on the Department’s website at:/ocr. Any updates to this publication will be available at this website. On request, this publication can be made available in alternate formats, such as Braille, large print, or compact disc. For more information, you may contact the Department’s Alternate Format Center at 202-260-0852 or 202-260-0818. If you use a TDD, call 1-800-877-8339. Impact of the Civil Rights Laws Enforcement of the federal civil rights laws has helped bring about profound changes in American education and improved the educational opportunities of millions of students. Many barriers that once prevented individuals from freely choosing educational opportunities and careers have been removed. Many school