Laws, Directives & Regulations

Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Age Discrimination Act of 1975

American with Disabilities Act of 1990

Civil Rights Act of 1964

USDA Title VI Fact Sheet
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Code of Federal Regulations

7 C.F.R §15 (Part 15—Nondiscrimination)
7 C.F.R §15a.31 (Subpart D—Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Prohibited)
7 C.F.R §15b (Part 15b—Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance)
7 C.F.R §15c (Part 15c—Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance From the United States Department of Agriculture)

Limited English Proficiency

Executive Order 13166

NIFA LEP Guidance

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 503
Section 504
Section 508

Title IX, Education Amendments Act of 1972

USDA Departmental Regulation

Departmental Regulation 4300-003- Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy
Departmental Regulation 4300-004- Civil Rights Impact Analysis
Departmental Regulation 4330-002- Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance From USDA

USDA Secretary Policies & Memoranda

Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture's Statement on Civil Rights 3.29.21
USDA Anti-Harassment Policy Statement 4.29.21
USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement 6.8.22
USDA Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 7.25.23