Preamble   [91K]
Notice of republication of "Policy Guidance on the Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination As It Affects Persons with Limited English Proficiency." 67 Federal Register 4968 (February 1, 2002). Comments due by April 2. The guidance was effective August 30, 2000. HHS is republishing the guidance in order to obtain additional comments per the October 26, 2001, memorandum from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Press Release   [198.1K]
HHS Provides Written Guidance for Health and Human Services Providers To Ensure Language Assistance for Persons with Limited English Skills

Fact Sheet   [196.8K]
Language Assistance to Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)


HHS LEP Guidance
Policy Guidance on the Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination As It Affects Persons With Limited English Proficiency
• Guidance Cover   [141.3K] -- Notice of Policy Guidance with Request for Comment
• Guidance   [595.9K] -- Policy Guidance
• Appendix A   [262.7K] -- Questions and Answers
• Appendix B   [190.3K] -- Selected Federal and State Laws and Regulations Requiring Language Assistance

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