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Age Discrimination in Education<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Discrimination comes in all forms, including age. In most cases, we see age discrimination against older adults. But that isn’t always the case. Federal law prohibits age discrimination in all instances. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975<\/a> makes it unlawful to discriminate based on age in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.<\/p>\r\n

The U.S. Department of Education provides financial assistance to schools and colleges, so most are subject to the Age Discrimination in Education Act regarding allegations of age discrimination. An institution must offer equal access to all applicants and potential students to maintain its funding.<\/p>\r\n

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces the Age Discrimination regulation.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we will discuss age discrimination in education and explain how to file a claim with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). We also answer FAQs about this behavior and what to do if someone discriminates against you based on age.<\/p>\r\n

Age Discrimination in General<\/h2>\r\n

The Civil Rights Act of 1964<\/a> prohibits discrimination in employment practices. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, enacted in 1967, also protects workers over the age of 40. If a company discriminates against someone based on age, they may be liable for violating federal law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a> (EEOC) is in charge of enforcing these laws.<\/p>\r\n

The Civil Rights Act also protects citizens from other types of discrimination, including discrimination based on the following:<\/p>\r\n