Administration of the program is shared between the ARS Headquarters and field locations. Implementation of the program is guided by laws and Agency directives.
Authorities
U.S. Code, Title 42 - Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 21 - Civil Rights
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1991
Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles I and V The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Sections 501 and 505 The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
Executive Order 11246: Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Order 11478: Equal Employment Opportunity in Federal Government
Executive Order 13087: Amendment to E.O. 11478
Executive Order 12876: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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