Methods of Administration (MOA) Civil Rights Compliance Review Program
The United States Department of Education (ED), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) oversees the Methods of Administration (MOA) Program in States and territories of the United States. The purpose of the MOA Program is to ensure that all students enrolled in comprehensive high school districts, county vocational-technical school districts, and community colleges have equal access to high-quality CTE programs of study (POS) regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability status. The responsibilities under the MOA program are set forth in (referred to hereinafter as the “Guidelines” and accessible via and ).
Prohibits discrimination, exclusion from participation, and the denial of benefits based on race, color, and national origin in all programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. (Appendix B- Guidelines).
Prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational program and activities receiving federal financial assistance. (Appendix A-Guidelines).
Prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in both public and private entities.
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For more information, contact
Dr. Michele Doughty,
NJ MOA Coordinator/EPDS3/PLS
Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance
Michele.Doughty@doe.nj.gov