The purpose of the regulations in this subpart is to ensure that
DOL-supported social service programs are open to all qualified
organizations, regardless of the organizations' religious character,
and to establish clearly the permissible uses to which DOL support for
social service programs may be put, and the conditions for receipt of
such support. In addition, this proposed rule is designed to ensure
that the Department's social service programs are implemented in a
manner consistent with the requirements of the Constitution, including
the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment.
