Office of Equal Opportunity

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The New York City Department of Education is committed to Equal Employment and Educational Opportunities for everyone.  See Message From the Chancellor.

The Office of Equal Opportunity's (OEO) purpose is to serve the students and staff of the New York City Department of Education. Our function is to educate students,  parents of students, teachers, administrators and Department of Education staff members regarding their rights and responsibilities.  In doing so, we will promote and ensure compliance with all aspects of federal, state and city laws, as well as the Department's policies and regulations.

The Office of Equal Opportunity provides on-site EEO training.  To request an EEO workshop at your location, please fill out the Staff Development Workshop Series Order Form.
  
* NOTE: The DOE has eliminated the Local Equal Opportunity Coordinator (LEOC) System.  OEO staff members have assumed the functions previously assigned to LEOC's.


STUDENTS and PARENTS

Department of Education students, and parents of Department of Education students, may file complaints of discrimination and unlawful harassment by contacting OEO.  Complaints may be filed by completing the Complaint of Alleged Discrimination Form found in Chancellor's Regulation A-830, which can be obtained from the school or directly from OEO.  Additionally, complaints may be filed by utilizing the Complaint Web Form located on this website.

 

  • Disability Unit
    The Disability Unit investigates complaints of employment discrimination based on disability.  The unit also facilitates requests for disability accommodations. 
  • Contract Compliance Unit
    The Contract Compliance unit reviews, monitors, assists and maintains all documents relating to vendor submissions of their Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) and Workforce Profile Forms (WPF).
  • Complaint Unit
    The Complaint Unit investigates complaints of educational and employment discrimination and sexual harassment.