Title VI

Overview

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. A Title VI plan outlines these federal nondiscrimination requirements and describes how compliance is maintained, including measures to ensure equitable access, protections for individuals with limited English proficiency, and processes for submitting and reviewing complaints. Its purpose is to ensure that federally funded programs, services, and decision-making are administered in a fair, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory manner.