Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Disability, Religion, Age, Sexual Orientation, and Status as a Parent in Federally Conducted Education and Training Programs

2000-06-27Executive Order 13160
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Orders Federal Programs to Bar Discrimination in Education and Training

What it does: Agencies must ban listed forms of discrimination in federally run education and training and set up complaint, enforcement, and reporting procedures.

Real World Impact:
  • Students and trainees in federal programs gain protection against listed forms of discrimination.
  • Federal employees accused of discrimination may face investigation and employment discipline.
  • Agencies must create complaint systems and submit regular reports to the Attorney General.
Topics: education policy, civil rights, government operations, anti-discrimination

Summary

This order prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, and parental status in education and training programs run by executive departments and agencies. It requires agencies to accept and investigate complaints, take disciplinary or corrective actions, and report complaint data to the Attorney General. The Attorney General will publish rules and agencies must set complaint procedures and implement guidance within 90 days. Some military, intelligence, and culturally specific tribal programs are exempted.

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