Other Fields
Agency Scheme: 
DOEDCRRA0002
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Civil Rights Reviewing Authority
Appeal Office (global name): 
Department of Education: Civil Rights Reviewing Authority
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Board Member
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
This adjudication structure involves the adjudication of the termination of federal financial assistance upon a finding of noncompliance by the recipient pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Initial hearings are heard by the Administrative Law Judges and appeals are heard by the DOE's Civil Rights Reviewing Authority. Exceptions to the decisions of the Civil Rights Reviewing Authority can be filed with the Secretary of Education.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Either
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?: 
Attorney
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
34 CFR 101 et seq.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
Video
Phone
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: 
By Agency
By Private Party
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
At least three of the seven members of the Civil Rights Reviewing Authority are assigned to the matter.
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?: 
Yes (Some Types of Cases)
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
Adjudication Officer Discretion
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
Yes
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Are appeal hearings open to the public?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
Cases are presumed open, but may be closed under certain conditions. This question is not applicable to document-only hearings.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?: 
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at this appellate office?: 
Differentiated Case Management
Please briefly describe your case management practice(s) at this office: 
As the matters come in, at least three members of the Civil Rights Reviewing Authority are assigned to the matter.
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?: 
Yes
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
Yes (All Decisions)
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please provide citation(s): 
34 CFR 101.101 et seq.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE
Comments/Notes on Appellate Process & Procedures (Optional): 
Data on percentage of case types falling into each category (in-person, document-only, etc.) not collected.
ADJUDICATORS
Total # of Appeal Officers: 
7
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points for appellate cases heard by this office?: 
No
CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary Statistics
Does your agency maintain annual caseload statistics for this hearing office by case type (e.g., discrimination complaint, licen: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Verified