Regulations and Policies Regarding COVID-19
This section contains state and federal regulatory information related to COVID-19.
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OCR Short Webinar on Online Education and Website Accessibility
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From Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
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From Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
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Protecting Civil Rights While Responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019
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This statement reiterates that discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and other protected classes is unlawful under several federal laws and may result in criminal or civil liability.
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This statement reiterates that discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and other protected classes is unlawful under several federal laws and may result in criminal or civil liability.
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FERPA and Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
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From the Department of Education, provides thorough coverage of what FERPA is and what it covers, with implications to COVID-19.
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From the Department of Education, provides thorough coverage of what FERPA is and what it covers, with implications to COVID-19.
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Letter to Education Leaders on Preventing and Addressing potential discrimination associated with COVID-19
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Letter sent from U.S. Department of Education.
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Letter sent from U.S. Department of Education.
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Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
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From Department of Education, addresses schools and postsecondary institutions.
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From Department of Education, addresses schools and postsecondary institutions.
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COVID-19 Faculty Resources
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From the Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges, this resource provides essential information for CCC faculty.
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From the Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges, this resource provides essential information for CCC faculty.
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COVID-19 Updates
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From California Department of Public Health, provides numerous guidance documents, including one addressing institutions of higher education.
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From California Department of Public Health, provides numerous guidance documents, including one addressing institutions of higher education.
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COVID-19 in CA
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California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response website. Provides current information, updated daily.
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California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response website. Provides current information, updated daily.
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Updated Guidance for Interruptions of Study Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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From the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office. Provides extensive information regarding federal regulations related to student aid during COVID-19.
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From the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office. Provides extensive information regarding federal regulations related to student aid during COVID-19.
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Coronavirus and Forbearance Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
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From U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office, provides information regarding student aid, repayment of loans, and responses to student questions.
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From U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office, provides information regarding student aid, repayment of loans, and responses to student questions.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Potential Procedural Adaptations for F and M Nonimmigrant Students
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From the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) for international students.
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From the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) for international students.
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What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission bulletin addressing federal disability laws and COVID-19 in a Q & A format. Dated March 18, 2020.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission bulletin addressing federal disability laws and COVID-19 in a Q & A format. Dated March 18, 2020.
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Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (updated for COVID-19)
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From U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, provides detailed coverage of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and the Coronavirus. Includes what an employer may and may not ask or do. Dated March 21, 2020. EEOC Public Portal or www.eeoc.gov.
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From U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, provides detailed coverage of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and the Coronavirus. Includes what an employer may and may not ask or do. Dated March 21, 2020. EEOC Public Portal or www.eeoc.gov.
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COVID-19 and the American Workplace
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From the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, provides information on common issues employers and workers face when responding to COVID-19.
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From the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, provides information on common issues employers and workers face when responding to COVID-19.
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OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
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From U.S. Department of Labor.
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From U.S. Department of Labor.
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OSHA COVID-19
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From U.S. Department of Labor, provides infection prevention information specifically for employers and workers.
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From U.S. Department of Labor, provides infection prevention information specifically for employers and workers.
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HIPAA Flexibility for Telehealth
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From Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. OCR will exercise its enforcement discretion and waive potential penalties for HIPAA violations against health care providers that serve patients through telehealth during COVID-19.
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From Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. OCR will exercise its enforcement discretion and waive potential penalties for HIPAA violations against health care providers that serve patients through telehealth during COVID-19.
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World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Resources
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World Health Organization provides information on COVID-19.
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World Health Organization provides information on COVID-19.
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OFCCP Has Issued a National Interest Exemption to Facilitate Response Efforts for COVID-19
- From U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, announces temporary exemption from certain federal contracting requirements.