Brown University and the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) have reached a settlement agreement over the school's handling of over seventy antisemitic or Islamophobic incidents.

According to the OCR, Brown University failed to follow Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal law that requires programs receiving federal financial assistance to protect their students from discrimination based on race, national origin, or shared ancestry. The voluntary resolution is one of several deals the OCR has reached with publicly-funded educational institutions since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. OCR criticized Brown for neglecting its duty to investigate and resolve Title VI complaints when the Rhode Island-based university abandoned complaints after complainants didn't respond to University emails. In separate settlements with schools in New York and Michigan, the OCR reported similar inadequate responses to Title VI complaints.

Title VI is the federal law that prohibits race, color, or national origin discrimination in programs, including public and private schools at all levels, that receive federal financial assistance. Title VI's protections go beyond race, color, and national origin to include characteristics tied to those attributes, including language and religion. If you're a student or parent of a student in a school receiving federal financial assistance, whether in a public or private school at any level, and you're experiencing discrimination, don't expect the school to take your complaint seriously. Let the Lento Law Firm's Education Law Team help you protect your rights and pursue all available legal options for relief. Call 888-535-3686 now to discuss your case, or reach out online.

How the Lento Law Firm's Education Law Team Can Help

Our Education Law Team represents students throughout the country, regardless of the location or level of their school programs, with proven expertise in Title VI claims. Our attorneys can determine the best forum for your claim depending on your individual circumstances and goals. Whether you decide to file your case with the school via a school complaint, with the OCR via a regulatory complaint, or in federal court via a civil lawsuit, the Lento Law Firm has in-depth knowledge of each forum's different procedural rules and presentation requirements. Let us handle:

• Title VI Investigations and Interviews
• Claim Filing, including School Proceedings
• Preparation for Hearings / Trial
• Legal Representation in Schools, OCR, and Court
• Settlement Negotiations

Our attorneys can help you achieve your litigation and dispute resolution goals so you can focus on your larger education and life goals.

Nationwide Education Attorneys Experienced in Title VI Claims

The Lento Law Firm Team is committed to advocating for students' rights throughout the United States and pursuing the best possible resolution of your Title VI claim. When schools ignore their duty to provide a learning environment free of race, color, or national origin discrimination, you need an experienced legal advocate to fight for your relief and remedies. Contact the Lento Law Firm online or call 888-535-3686 to learn how we fight for students and their families.