Which entity is explicitly available for filing a formal complaint regarding Title IX concerns?

• A. OCR
• B. National Labor Relations Board
• C. Federal Trade Commission
• D. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Answer: (D)

When addressing Title IX concerns in schools, the entity that handles formal complaints is the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education. OCR is the official agency responsible for enforcing Title IX and reviewing complaints about sex discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal funds. Typically, you start by notifying your school’s Title IX Coordinator and trying to resolve the issue locally; if needed, you can file a formal complaint with OCR, which may investigate and take action if warranted. The other agencies listed here focus on different areas—labor relations, general consumer protection, and product safety—so they do not handle Title IX complaints in education settings.