If Not, the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division May Pay You a Costly Visit.

If your agency receives federal financial assistance (e.g. grant funding),[1] you must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ⸹2000d et seq.  If you haven’t heard of that, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise.

What is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Does it Apply to My Agency?

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.  In general, any agency that receives grants or other financial assistance from the federal government has agreed to, or is required to, comply with Title VI.  Title VI’s prohibition against national origin discrimination has been held to encompass discrimination against individuals based on their limited English proficiency.[2]  Accordingly, agencies that receive federal financial assistance have been required to ensure that they do not discriminate against individuals with limited English proficiency.
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