Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1500-01-03-.01
These rules implement 2009 Public Chapter 437, as codified in Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 4, Chapter 21, Section 203, requiring the Tennessee Human Rights Commission to verify that all state governmental entities that are recipients of Federal financial assistance comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by developing a statewide Title VI implementation plan, investigating allegations of noncompliance with Title VI and serving as the central coordinating agency for technical assistance, consultation and resources. These rules shall govern all state departments and agencies that receive Federal financial assistance in the state of Tennessee, to the end that no person shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1500-01-03-.01
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-21-202 and 4-21-203.