The story mentions that the Office of Civil Rights is an agency that falls under the department of education but that it also was established in 1966. The Department of Education did not exist in 1966. So did the office fall under the Department of Health, Education and Welfare?

"The Office for Civil Rights' enforcement approach can be affected by political winds. With the election of a Democratic president in 2008, the agency began a period of what it called "transformation" and "dramatic impact." In a 2012 report, the Office for Civil Rights described its renewed focus on outreach, education and more efficient handling of increased numbers of complaints and concluded: "Vigorous enforcement is critical to our nation's long-term prosperity: Fulfilling the promise of public schools in America helps us ensure a competitive workforce and maintain America's standing in the global economy."" (original article)

So now there is a new administration in DC...look for the OCR to be greatly diminished. Lots of lawyers out looking for a new line of work. And PAUSD can breathe much easier.