Are Title VI and its requirements for local programs new?
No. Title VI, and other Federal non-discrimination statutes have been around for decades. Through a recent clarification from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), it is Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) responsibility to ensure that all local agencies receiving US DOT funds administered by ITD are in compliance with these regulations (23 CFR 200.9(b)(7), 49 CFR 21.7).