In OCR investigations, what is required to interview minors?

• A. Parental consent to interview minors
• B. Court order
• C. Teacher consent
• D. None

Answer: (A)

When a minor is involved in an OCR investigation, obtaining a parent or guardian’s consent to interview the minor is required. This ensures the minor’s welfare and privacy are protected, and that a responsible adult is informed and involved in the process. The interview is part of the investigation, and having parental consent helps align with school policies and applicable privacy considerations. A court order isn’t the typical requirement to conduct the interview in this context, and teacher consent isn’t what governs whether the interview can take place.