Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. (6) "Equal education opportunity" means that all persons in a protected class shall have equal access to participate in educational activities.The four new guidance documents provide assistance to school districts on Sec. 504 rights of students with specific conditions. Many people do not realize the Ohio civil rights law actually predates the federal law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The most significant federal workplace discrimination law is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title Vll"). All members of the university have the right to work and learn in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment and educational opportunities. Title VII is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. A school district is liable under Title.