Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities stands with the 28 protected classes under our law. Read our op ed at https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/04/chro-full-steam-ahead-on-civil-rights-enforcement/ and read our statement on Transgender Students' Rights in CT here. #CivilRightsUnites

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action

The CHRO monitors the State's affirmative action programs in state agencies. Information about the program can be found in the links below:

Affirmative Action Regulations

Affirmative Action Plan Filing Schedule

The History of Affirmative Action in Connecticut

Affirmative Action Policy Statement