On August 18, 2026, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued Guidance on Pupil Discipline and Compliance with Title VI taking the position that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits the use of “disparate impact” theory in determining student discipline.
Concurrent with the issuance of the Guidance, OCR announced the investigation of school districts in Arkansas and Wisconsin regarding alleged violations of Title VI in student discipline.
Source: Office for Civil Rights issued Guidance on Pupil Discipline and Compliance with Title VI
