MCPS Compliance
The Office of Compliance promotes a learning and working environment free from harassment and discrimination for employees and students. We strengthen the MCPS institutional values through civility, compliance and education while mitigating risks. This office is responsible for:
Title IX and Title VI compliance
Americans with Disability Act and section 504 compliance
Compliance related trainings and conflict resolution program
Prevention efforts as well as response to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Requesting Help
Learn more about how to request assistance for concerns relating to harassment and discrimination or for ADA accommodations.
Federal laws, state laws, and executive orders
Learn about the federal laws, state laws, and executive orders that help MCPS create a community free from discrimination and harassment.
Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution | Prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. In other words, the laws of a state must treat an individual in the same manner as others in similar conditions and circumstances. |
The state of Virginia's commitment to non-discriminatory practices with the employment process. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. | |
Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition of a qualified employee or applicant for employment. | |
As amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination, requires affirmative action, and requires employers provide reasonable accommodations to employees and job applicants with disabilities. | |
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in educational programs receiving federal financial assistance. | |
Prohibits discrimination by recipients of federal funds on the basis of race and national origin. | |
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), and national origin. |
Title IX Training Materials
In compliance with the Department of Education’s regulations on Title IX, 34 CFR 106.45, training materials used by MCPS to train Title IX administrators, including Title IX coordinators, Title IX investigators, and decision makers are available by clicking the link below.