Civil rights and student access
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How a civil rights complaint usually proceeds
- Concern raised
- District process
- Outside complaint
- Investigation
- Resolution
How each step works
- Concern raised. A family or student raises a concern with the school or district.
- District process. The district investigates under its grievance policy.
- Outside complaint. A complaint can also go to the state or the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
- Investigation. The agency decides whether to open an investigation and gathers information.
- Resolution. Cases can end in an agreement, a finding, or a dismissal; some go to court.
Typical steps. Rules and timing vary by state and district.
Stories per week
Steady| Week of | Stories | Share of all coverage |
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| Sep 7 | 8 | 5% |
| Sep 14 | 1 | 9% |
| Sep 21 | 9 | 6% |
| Sep 28 | 9 | 7% |
| Oct 5 | 1 | 2% |
| Oct 12 | 25 | 5% |
| Oct 19 | 56 | 5% |
| Oct 26 (so far) | 12 | 6% |
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