Frequently Asked Questions on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): Applying the Tagline Requirement to Covered Entities that Operate Health Programs or Activities in More than One State – (HTML)
Resource for Entities Covered by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Estimates of at Least the Top 15 Languages Spoken by Individuals with Limited English Proficiency for the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories- (PDF)
Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest in Title VI & EEOA Case Alleging National Origin Discrimination by Collier County, Florida School District- September 26, 2016
Letter and Agreement of Resolution: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles- September 20, 2016
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- Press Release
- DOJ Report: Language Access in the Courts - September 15, 2016
Guidance to State and Local Governments and Other Federally Assisted Recipients Engaged in Emergency Preparedness, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery Activities on Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - August 17, 2016
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Richmond, Virginia Conciliation and Voluntary Compliance Agreement - July 21, 2016
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Kentucky Courts to Ensure Equal Access for Non-English Speakers
Justice Department Closes Case Following Colorado Judiciary Reforms Removing Language Barriers
District Court Upholds Suspension of Bankruptcy Trustee for Failing to Comply with Agency's Language Access Plan
Justice Department Closes Case After Rhode Island Judiciary Reforms Provide Equal Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Limited English Proficient (LEP) Data and Mapping Tools, April 2016 (HTML) (PDF)
How to Access and Use Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Poverty Data, Department of Justice Webinar, March 10, 2016 (captions)
U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education Jointly File Statement of Interest in Language Access and Disability Lawsuit Against the Philadelphia School District - January 25, 2016 (PDF) |
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