(a) Effect of State or local law or other requirements. The
obligation to comply with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity
provisions of JTPA or this part shall not be obviated or alleviated by
any State or local law or other requirement that, on a prohibited
ground, prohibits or limits an individual's eligibility to receive
services, compensation or benefits, to participate in any JTPA-funded
program or activity, or to be employed by any recipient, or to practice
any occupation or profession.
(b) Effect of private organization rules. The obligation to comply
with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of JTPA and
this part shall not be obviated or alleviated by any rule or regulation
of any private organization, club, league or association that, on a
prohibited ground, prohibits or limits an individual's eligibility to
participate in any JTPA-funded program or activity to which this part
applies.
(c) Effect of the availability of employment opportunities. The
availability of
future employment opportunities, or lack thereof, in any occupation or
profession for qualified individuals with disabilities or persons of a
certain race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, political
affiliation or belief, or citizenship shall not be considered in
recruiting, selecting or placing individuals in programs or activities.
