How does a Local Public Agency (LPA) make the public aware that it is covered by Title VI?
All LPA’s and any other Federal aid recipient/subrecipient have an obligation to notify the public that they are bound by Title VI and program requirements. A Policy Statement recognizing Title VI and its requirements is a good way to satisfy this requirement. The Policy Statement certifies that the LPA understands its responsibilities under Title VI. It can serve as notice to the public and can be published in the local newspaper and on the LPA’s website. It can also be adopted by the LPA’s Board or Commissioners as another way to showing support for the concept of ensuring and preventing discrimination. A sample, one-page Policy Statement is located on ITD’s EEO website.
