U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights complaint filing guide

How to file a consumer complaint with U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights for Federal education.

Receives complaints involving discrimination in education programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, and retaliation under federal civil rights laws.

Jurisdiction

Federal

Category

Education

Filing method

online form

Verification status

verified (last verified 2026-05-29)

Response times vary by agency. Check the agency's website for its current timeline.

File a complaint with U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights (official form)