Kenneth L. Marcus

Kenneth L. Marcus is the 11th Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, having been confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 06/07/2018.

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

#TitleIX is intended to protect students from sex discrimination, not to regulate the content of speech.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

TODAY, OCR released a new webinar that answers important questions about how the #TitleIX Rule protects the rights of students, faculty, and others to #FreeSpeech protected by the #FirstAmendment. https://t.co/zT4rKymWS6

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

There is no place for sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in our nation’s schools and we must ensure proper procedures are in place to respond appropriately to these situations.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

TODAY, OCR released a new webinar explaining how to file a sexual harassment report or formal complaint with a K-12 school or a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university. https://t.co/jxLSTjCncZ

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the #ADA let us celebrate the gains we have made to ensure equal access to all Americans with disabilities, and continue to strive to go even further. #ADA30 https://t.co/bnoW9NLCXN

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

Sunday, marks 30 years since the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA was signed into law. View @usedgov’s video to learn more about this important law and how it ensures equal access for individuals with disabilities: https://t.co/0z8eze3mqV

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

We hope this video will be helpful for providing information about how to fulfill the duties of a hearing officer or decision-maker under the #TitleIX Rule.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

TODAY, OCR released a new webinar addressing the role and responsibilities of the people who conduct & adjudicate grievance proceedings involving an allegation of sexual harassment. Generally, that person is called a decision-maker in the new #TitleIX Rule https://t.co/jUZWlxqyJd

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

This is a great resource to explain how the new #TitleIX Rule ensures both parties are treated fairly in sexual harassment cases, by guaranteeing them a consistent, predictable, and reliable grievance process.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

TODAY, OCR released a new webinar that explains how the many new protections in the #TitleIX Rule safeguard the right of all individuals to be treated fairly in sexual harassment cases. https://t.co/Cek6jEFiuK

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

As a result, and thanks to the hard work of staff, @Edcivilrights has achieved remarkable things during challenging times, including resolving thousands of civil rights complaints with change, and greatly reducing OCR’s backlog.

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Throughout my tenure, @EDcivilrights has reinforced its status as a neutral, impartial civil rights law enforcement agency that fully and faithfully executes the laws as written—no more and no less—focusing carefully on the needs of each individual student.

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Today, I announced that I will be returning to private life. It has been my honor to direct the talented and committed staff of @EDcivilrights and I am grateful to @POTUS & @BetsyDeVosED for trusting me with the important task of protecting our nation's students.

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Check out what @EdCivilRights is saying TODAY about civil rights and the novel coronavirus.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

TODAY, OCR released a new webinar that addresses recent challenges that students across the nation have faced in light of COVID-19. This webinar provides an overview of the resources OCR has issued to assist schools as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/7pfhNOrSJ9

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

This webinar is a great resource to learn more about how OCR’s new Title IX regulations protect sexual harassment survivors. @EdCivilRights

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

TODAY OCR is pleased to release its latest video webinar discussing the new protections that @usedgov Title IX Rule provides to individuals who alleged sexual harassment or sexual assault.

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

This anniversary is a timely reminder to mark our society’s progress but there is more to be done. Thank you to @EdCivilRights for the important work they do every day to ensure our nation’s students have safe school environments and equal educational opportunities.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

#OTD, 56 years ago, the #CivilRightsAct was signed into law. #TitleVI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal funds. Read OCR’s blog post commemorating this landmark legislation: https://t.co/LjbCT61OtX

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Here is what @BetsyDeVosED and I told educational leaders TODAY about what we must do better.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

Read TODAY’s strong words from @BetsyDeVosED @KLMarcusOCR to education leaders in connection with next week’s milestone: “As a nation, we must do better for our children and for all students. Racial discrimination is both wrong and illegal.” https://t.co/OZsDvMldIC

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

We have made great progress since Title IX was enacted 48 years ago, but more remains to be done. Great work done by @EDCivilRights to continue to combat sexual harassment across our nation’s schools.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

Today, we celebrate the 48th Anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX remains the most consequential civil rights legislation ever enacted with regard to sex discrimination in education. https://t.co/s2wep1QFr3

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Too often #OCR investigations reveal that schools are failing to ensure basic #TitleIX protections for their students. The Final Rule provides long-awaited clarity and the tools schools need to satisfy their obligations under Title IX.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

1/4 Today marks a historic day for @usedgov and #OCR. For the first time ever, the Final Rule defines sexual harassment and sexual assault as unlawful sex discrimination under #TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

We continue to applaud the efforts of parents, educators, and administrators to ensure learning continues for all students during these difficult times. @EDcivilrights is happy to answer questions & provide technical assistance to ensure these local efforts comply w/ federal law

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

3/3 The Supplemental Fact Sheet makes clear that schools CAN meet the needs of their students w/ disabilities while providing distance instruction and OCR stands ready to support schools as they rise to the occasion. https://t.co/NSj89ddj9B

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Very proud of @EDcivilrights for the incredible accomplishments made during FY 2017- 18. We will remain focused on strengthening OCR as a more effective, efficient, neutral & impartial law enforcement agency investigating & resolving violations of our nation’s civil rights laws.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

#OCR is pleased to announce the release of its Annual Report for Fiscal Years 2017-18. This report summarizes OCR’s compliance and enforcement activities and highlights the ways OCR works to ensure equal access to education to students across the nation. https://t.co/NuRWPHuOip

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

As OCR has demonstrated, schools will be held responsible for how they respond to complaints of sexual harassment. Great work by @EDcivilrights career attorneys & investigators in continuing, during difficult circumstances, to protect all students from discrimination & harassment

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

Today, #OCR entered into a resolution agreement with Penn State University to resolve Title IX violations and concerns OCR identified based on its compliance review. https://t.co/HESOkKTJd8

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Great work by @EDcivilrights and @ED_Sped_Rehab to continue distance learning for all students across the nation!

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

.@BetsyDeVosED recently released new information clarifying that federal law should not be used to prevent schools from offering distance learning opportunities to all students, including students with disabilities. https://t.co/jm1KHdqu8z

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

OCR appreciates the steps local education leaders have taken to keep their students safe. As they continue to respond to evolving conditions related to #COVID19, we ask schools to keep in mind their obligations to prevent all forms of discrimination

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

3/4 To aid schools in complying with all federal civil rights requirements during the coming weeks, OCR has also prepared a Fact Sheet on Addressing the Risk of #COVID19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students.
https://t.co/nbt8rCXe37

[Kenneth L. Marcus @KLMarcusOCR]

Schools’ civil rights obligations do not end at the traditional classroom. As schools transition to online learning, they continue to have a responsibility to ensure all students have access to a learning environment free from discrimination.

[ED Civil Rights @EDcivilrights]

2/4 To help institutions ensure accessibility for students with disabilities during these times, OCR’s OPEN Center is pleased to present a short webinar on online learning and website accessibility.
https://t.co/DVH1W1umOG