Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for Educators

Educational Resource
Author:Education Rights Institute, University of Virginia School of Law
Abstract:

This guide to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) is designed specifically for use by educators, including principals, teachers, counselors, and other school staff. You can find more detailed information in the Education Rights Institute’s (ERI) primer on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Short accompanying videos are also available on the research page on our website. The page numbers in this summary point you to where you can find more detailed information in our primer.

Keywords:
Title VI, civil rights, racial discrimination, national origin discrimination, disparate treatment, disparate impact, U.S. Department of Education, multilingual learners, student discipline, harassment
Language:
English
Publisher:
Education Rights Institute
Published Date:
October 2025