45 CFR § 211.15 - Nondiscrimination.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t45/s211.15"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "45 CFR § 211.15 - Nondiscrimination."
title_number: 45
title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "211.15"
section_name: "Nondiscrimination."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE (ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
part_number: "211"
part_name: "CARE AND TREATMENT OF MENTALLY ILL NATIONALS OF THE UNITED STATES, RETURNED FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "Secs. 1-11, 74 Stat. 308-310; 24 U.S.C. 321-329."
regulatory_source: "39 FR 26546, July 19, 1974, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "211"
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# 211.15 Nondiscrimination.
(a) No eligible person shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation, be denied any benefits, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination of any nature or form in the provision of any benefits, under the Act.
(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this section precludes discrimination either in the selection of individuals to receive the benefits, in the scope of benefits, or in the manner of providing them. It extends to all facilities and services provided by the Administrator or an agency to an individual, and to the arrangements and the procedures under this part relating thereto, in connection with reception, temporary care, treatment, and assistance, and continuing hospitalization under the Act.