Office for Civil Rights Region III: Maryland, Virginia, and Neighboring Jurisdictions

Under the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the states of Maryland and Virginia fall under the jurisdiction of Region III (Philadelphia Office).

Region III Coverage

This region encompasses the following jurisdictions:

• District of Columbia
• Delaware
• Maryland
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia
• West Virginia

The Philadelphia office handles civil rights compliance and complaints for educational institutions within these areas.