SECTION 379.604. Federal and State Laws Regarding Eligibility

When determining eligibility for services, a center must comply with the following applicable state and federal laws and any amendments made to each of these laws. Policies and procedures must be written to ensure compliance with:

(1) Human Resources Code, Chapter 51;

(2) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88 - 352);

(3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93 - 112);

(4) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101 - 336);

(5) Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. §§6101 - 6107);

(6) Health and Human Services Commission regulations regarding civil rights;

(7) Texas Health and Safety Code, §85.113, relating to HIV/AIDS; and

(8) the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. Chapter 110).

Source Note: The provisions of this §379.604 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309