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Increased Funding to Protect Students' Civil Rights in Education.

This bill allocates $280 million to the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This funding aims to strengthen the OCR's ability to investigate discrimination complaints and ensure that schools and universities comply with federal civil rights laws. The goal is to better protect students from unfair treatment in educational settings.
Key points
Provides $280 million in new funding for the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education.
Enhances the government's capacity to enforce anti-discrimination rules in schools and colleges nationwide.
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Additional Information
Showing Up for Students Act
Print number: S 3883
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-03-06