ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS. As the Nation works towards achieving the National Preparedness Goal, it is important to continue to protect the civil rights of individuals. Sub-Recipients must carry out their programs and activities, including those related to the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities, in a manner that respects and ensures the protection of civil rights for protected populations. Federal civil rights statutes, such as Section 308 of the Xxxxxxxx Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act, along with DHS and FEMA regulations, prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, limited English proficiency, or economic status in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from FEMA. Monitoring and oversight requirements in connection with Sub-Recipient compliance with federal civil rights laws are also authorized pursuant to 44 C.F.R Part 7. In accordance with civil rights laws and regulations, Sub-Recipients must ensure the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment. Recipients (as defined in 2CFR Part 200 and including recipients acting as pass-through entities) of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or one of its awarding component agencies must complete this tool within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Award for the first award under which this term applies. Recipients of multiple DHS financial assistance should only submit one completed tool for their agency, not per award. Sub-Recipients are not required to complete and submit this tool to DHS. However, Sub-Recipients have the same obligations as pass-through entities and Recipients to comply with applicable civil rights requirements and should follow their pass-through entities instructions for submitting civil rights information to those entities. To demonstrate successful completion of task 1B for Quarters 1, the Sub-Recipient must submit the following items in the Division’s Salesforce system: ● Complete and submit the Civil Rights Evaluation tool xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publication/dhs- civil-rights-evaluation-tool to include supporting materials within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Award (November 1, 2022) for the first award under ...
ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS. In accordance with civil rights laws and regulations, Sub-Recipients must ensure the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment. Sub-Recipients must complete the Civil Rights Evaluation tool within thirty (30) days of receipt of Award. Sub-Recipients are not required to complete and submit this tool to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To demonstrate successful completion of task 1B for Quarters 1, the Sub-Recipient must submit the following items in the Division’s Salesforce system: DELIVERABLES • Complete and submit the Civil Rights Evaluation tool (XxxxxXxxxxxXxxxxxxxxx@xx.xxx.xxx) to include supporting materials within thirty (30) days of receipt of the award (November 1, 2022).
ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS. As the Nation works towards achieving the National Preparedness Goal, it is important to continue to protect the civil rights of individuals. Sub-Recipients shall carry out their programs and activities, including those related to the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities, in a manner that respects and ensures the protection of civil rights for protected populations. Federal civil rights statutes, such as Section 308 of the Xxxxxxxx Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act, along with DHS and FEMA regulations, prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, limited English proficiency, or economic status in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from FEMA. Monitoring and oversight requirements in connection with Sub-Recipient compliance with federal civil rights laws are also authorized pursuant to 44 C.F.R Part 7. In accordance with civil rights laws and regulations, Sub-Recipients shall ensure the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment.
