Assurance of ComplianceAccountability Programs : Minnesota Department of Education

Assurance of Compliance

Assurance of Compliance

The Assurance of Compliance form ensures that school districts do not discriminate in their use of funds provided through the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). All school districts must complete the "Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination" process annually by November 15.

There are two parts to this process:

Part One:  Complete the “Certificate of Assurance of Compliance” form found below. It must be downloaded, signed, and mailed to:

Adele Ciriacy
Minnesota Department of Education
Division of Compliance and Assistance
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113

Part Two: Click here to complete the required information that must be submitted directly over the Internet.

Copies of all of the Equity laws and the two OCR memos are available below for your convenience.


If you have any questions, please e-mail Adele Ciriacy or call her at (651) 582-8249.

Certificate of Assurance of Compliance  914Kb (8/31/05)  74Kb (8/31/05)
     Aug 31 05
Equity Laws  42Kb (11/21/08)  34Kb (11/21/08)
     Each school building is required to have a copy of these laws.
OCR Memo: August 1975  29Kb (7/20/05)
     Identification of Discrimination in the Assignment of Children to Special Education Programs
OCR Memo: May 25, 1970  14Kb (7/20/05)
     Identification of Discrimination and Denial of Service on the Basis of National Orgin