Concerns about Temple University's complacency in its handling of Title VI compliance claims — related to discrimination based on shared ancestry — recently have come to light. Temple entered into an agreement with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to ensure compliance with Title VI in the future, according to a recent news story. Meanwhile, the DOE found the University's handling of complaints related to antisemitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian discrimination to be consistently “proactive.”

Temple had at least 50 reports of harassment and discrimination against Jewish, Muslim, and Palestinian students during its 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Based on the agreement with the DOE's Office for Civil Rights, Temple will:

• provide annual anti-discrimination training for all students and staff
• survey antisemitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian discrimination on campus; and
• give the DOE regular reports on all complaints of discrimination and harassment based on shared ancestry

Considering heightened awareness of discrimination against Jewish, Muslim, and Palestinian students in response to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, more students are being discriminated against and harassed.

If your school is discriminating against you and you are at odds with your college or university, do not try to navigate this matter alone. Talk to an experienced LLF Law Firm education attorney who can offer wise counsel and help you quickly prepare an effective strategy. Contact our Student Defense Team at the LLF Law Firm online or by calling 888 535-3686.

We Can Help With Title VI Discrimination Issues

If your college or university is discriminating against you, or you face potential collegiate Title VI discrimination charges, it could hinder your education or future. Where a student attends college can impact the extent of their rights and the protection they receive. The LLF Law Firm assists families and students nationwide with education-related issues.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin from any federally funded program. Federal funding includes schools that receive student aid through loans and grants. An institution doesn't have to be public to fall under Title VI. Title VI applies to over 4,700 colleges and universities nationwide.

Title VI applies to the classroom, education activities, and all aspects of an institution's operations. The U.S. DOE offers the following list of activities that fall under Title VI:

• Admissions and recruitment
• Financial aid
• Student treatment and access to services
• Counseling and guidance
• Housing and employment
• Athletics and physical activities

Other unnamed activities or services may still fall under Title VI's nondiscrimination requirements. A significant challenge with Title VI is that the federal government doesn't closely inspect each institution it covers annually. Colleges and universities must comply with the law voluntarily. A college may violate Title VI repeatedly or for an extended period without facing any pushback.

If you are discriminated against or face discrimination charges from your college or university, do not try to navigate this matter alone. Contact our Student Discipline Defense Attorneys at the LLF Law Firm online or by calling 888 535-3686.