16 Del. Admin. Code § 1000-1000
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, will have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
| Civil rights | A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places. | |
| Civil Rights Coordinator | A Division of Social Services staff person who ensures that employees of the Division, who have direct contact with applicants and recipients, carry out the requirements of the Civil Rights Program. The Coordinator also maintains complete records of all complaints that are made and/or appeals and fair hearings that are requested on the grounds of discrimination. | |
| Discrimination | he unlawful and intentional act of unfair treatment of a person based on race, color, ethnicity, sex (gender), sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, political beliefs, retaliation, limited English proficiency (LEP), and/or age. | |
| Guardian ad litem | An individual appointed by the courts to represent the best interests of a minor child. | |
| Law enforcement officer | Any official who has the authority to arrest individuals. Officials with arrest powers include police officers, constables, and in Delaware, parole and probation officers. | |
| Limited English proficient | Individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English may be limited English proficient. | |
| Means tested programs | Programs that provide cash, benefits or services to people who meet a test of need based on income and assets |
16 Del. Admin. Code § 1000-1000
16 DE Reg. 1191(5/1/2013)
20 DE Reg. 726( 3/1/2017) (Final)