The Office of  the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), formerly known as the State Education Office (SEO), is a high-performing, transparent agency that sets proactive policies, exercises vigilant oversight, and directs resources that guarantee residents educated in the District of Columbia are among the highest performers in the nation and are fully prepared for successful postsecondary learning and employment in the creative economy.



In accordance with the District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, District of Columbia Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived:



Marital Status

Gender Identity or Expression

Familial Status

Source of Income

Place of Residence or Business

Race

Religion    

Sexual Orientation   

Matriculation

Color       

Political Affiliation  

Sex (Gender or Sexual Harassment)       

Age    

Genetic Information

National Origin     

Personal Appearance    

Family Responsibilities   

Disability          

 

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is also prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Rules Governing Complaints of Discrimination in the District of Columbia Government, Title 4 DCMR Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 protect your job-related benefits which include but are not limited to:

 

Hiring

Promotion  

Training

Recruitment

Reassignment

Separation

Termination

 

More detailed information on the Human Rights Act of 1977 is available here.