Linguistic Competence

Definition

Frequently Asked Questions

Policies & Procedures

Tools & Forms

Related Links

The documents on this website are intended to assist agencies that receive federal financial assistance in their planning efforts to ensure that their program services address meaningful access for all of the people they serve, including those who are limited English proficient.

Linguistic Competence & LEP Persons
Administrative Policies/Procedures

• Checklist to Facilitate the Development of Linguistic Competence within Primary Health Care Organizations (pdf)
  Designed to assist primary health care organizations in developing policies, structures, practices and procedures that support linguistic competence.
  
  
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
  
  
• Executive Order 13166
  Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency
  
  • Commonly Asked Questions And Answers Regarding Executive Order 13166