Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding the Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Persons With Limited English Proficiency
other · US Department of Agriculture · Rule · Published 2014-11-28 · Effective 2014-11-28 · 79 FR 70771
Document
Document number
2014-27960
Federal Register citation
79 FR 70771
CFR reference
7 CFR 15
Type
Rule
Action
Significant final guidance.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Agriculture
Publication date
2014-11-28
Effective date
2014-11-28
USDA docket
OES-2014-0002
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is publishing the final guidance on the Title VI prohibition against national origin discrimination as it affects limited English proficient persons. Consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title VI regulations, and Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)," the guidance clarifies the obligations of entities that receive Federal financial assistance from USDA. The guidance does not create new obligations, but, rather, provides guidance for USDA recipients in meeting their existing obligations to provide meaningful access for LEP persons.