S.C. Code Regs. § § 114-210

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 114-210 - Non-Discriminatory Practices

A. The Department of Social Services shall administer its programs in accordance with Title VI, Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title V, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title III, Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Title VII, Section 1(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act of 1994, as amended.

B. The Department shall not, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements:

1. Deny unlawfully to any individual, on the basis of race, color, national origin, qualified disability, sex, age, religion, or political belief, or other unlawful basis, the opportunity to participate in or benefit from the aid of any program administered by it;

2. Aid or perpetuate unlawful discrimination against a client by contracting with, licensing, or otherwise utilizing providers who discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, qualified disability, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or other unlawful basis.

S.C. Code Regs. § 114-210

Amended by State Register Volume 28, Issue No. 12, eff December 24, 2004.