HHS’ Civil Rights Office Clarifies What Constitutes Race-based Discrimination Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Published: 05/06/2025
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify the agency’s interpretation of what constitutes race-based discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), and the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. The interpretation applies not only to student admissions at HHS-funded institutions but also to academic and …
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