The state of OCR enforcement in 2026
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights finds itself in an unusual position. It's facing a growing backlog of complaints and historically low public enforcement output. However, it is simultaneously recalling attorneys to stabilize its operations, despite President Trump's stated goal of eliminating the ED.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Legal Issues in Education
Disability Rights and Representation
Disability Education and Employment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Disability Compliance for Higher Education
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 5–7
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN