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 100 STAT. 3410 42 USC 3001 note. 29 USC 794. 20 USC 1681. 42 USC 2000d.

Regulations.

8 USC 1101.

PUBLIC LAW 99-603—NOV. 6, 1986

under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, on the basis of handicap under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, on the basis of sex under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or on the basis of race, color, or national origin under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, programs and activities funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this section are considered to be programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. (B) No person shall on the ground of sex or religion be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this section. (2) Whenever the Secretary finds that a State or locality which has been provided payment from an allotment under this section has failed to comply with a provision of law referred to in paragraph (I)(A), with paragraph (I)(B), or with an applicable regulation (including one prescribed to carry out paragraph (I)(B)), he shall notify the chief executive officer of the State and shall request him to secure compliance. If within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 60 days, the chief executive officer fails or refuses to secure compliance, the Secretary may— (A) refer the matter to the Attorney General with a recommendation that an appropriate civil action be instituted, (B) exercise the powers and functions provided by title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as may be applicable, or (C) take such other action as may be provided by law. (3) When a matter is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to paragraph (2)(A), or whenever he has reason to believe that the entity is engaged in a pattern or practice in violation of a provision of law referred to in paragraph (I)(A) or in violation of paragraph (I)(B), the Attorney General may bring a civil action in any appropriate district court of the United States for such relief as may be appropriate, including injunctive relief. (i) (CONSULTATION WITH STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS.—In establishing regulations and guidelines to carry out this section, the Secretary shall consult with representatives of State and local governments. (j) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section: (1) The term "State" has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(36) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (2) The term "programs of public assistance" means programs ,,, in a State or local jurisdiction which— (A) provide for cash, medical, or other assistance (as defined by the Secretary) designed to meet the basic subsist:» ence or health needs of individuals, (B) are generally available to needy individuals residing >6 in the State or locality, and (C) receive funding from units of State or local government. (3) The term "programs of public health assistance" means programs in a State or local jurisdiction which— (A) provide public health services, including immunizations for immunizable diseases, testing and treatment for %:./!''• planning services, .,
 * Jtuberculosis and sexually-transmitted diseases, and family

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