Civil Rights Data Collection
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a federally mandated initiative that requires local educational agencies to collect and report specific data.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) supports Public School Units (PSUs) by pre-populating state-level data in the Federal Submission Tool at the start of the collection period.
- PSUs are responsible for verifying and correcting this data as needed.
- Any data not available at the state level must be collected and reported directly by the PSU.
- PSUs are required to complete the collection in the Federal Submission Tool within the time frame specified by the federal government.
To support a smooth and successful data submission, Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to join the CRDC Canvas course offered by NCDPI. The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a multi-year process that relies on data gathered during the current school year and reported during the following year’s collection period.
The course provides access to documentation on pre-populated data elements, course codes, and guidance on how NCDPI aligns state data reporting with federal CRDC requirements. It also includes scheduled webinars, training materials, and other resources to guide the process. Additional modules and content will be added throughout the year as new information becomes available.
Notifications, business rules, resources, timelines, and application support are available through the Civil Rights Data Collection Resource Center, hosted by the Partner Support Center (PSC).
CRDC - SY2025-2026
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) will conduct the next CRDC during the 2026-27 school year. Data for the collection is from the previous year (School Year 2025-26).
Note: PSUs that are not open during in the school year 2025-26 will not participate in this collection.