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What is Title VI?

Title VI is a statute provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI requires that "No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." [42 U.S.C. §2000d]

How does the City ensure compliance with Title VI?

As a recipient of federal aid, the City of San Diego is required to prepare and implement a program to clarify roles, responsibilities, and procedures to ensure compliance with Title VI and related statutes. The City's Title VI Implementation Plan describes elements of the City's Title VI Program and provides the policy direction necessary to ensure compliance with Title VI.

The City is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination by any of the City's programs and activities. The City administers its programs and activities without regard to race, color, national origin, or other protected status. In addition, the City prohibits discrimination by its employees or by recipients of federal funds from the City, such as other agencies, contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors, or any other recipient of federal funds from the City.

Moreover, the City ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities by providing translation and interpretation services and disability-related modifications, accommodations, or alternative formats. To request these services for the information on this web page, contact the Title VI Coordinator using the information at the top right of this web page.

Who is responsible for complying with Title VI?

All City employees and programs and any sub-recipients of federal funds from the City--such as other agencies, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and vendors--are responsible for complying with Title VI.

The City’s Compliance Department provides continuous leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to ensure ongoing Title VI compliance.

Are your rights being violated?

Any person who believes they were subjected to discrimination by the City's programs or activities because of their race, color, or national origin may file a written Title VI complaint with the City of San Diego’s Title VI Coordinator within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act(s); contact information appears at the top right of this web page. Complaints should be signed and submitted in writing; a complaint form is available below in the Resources section of this web page. Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation may contact the Title VI Coordinator to obtain assistance in filing a complaint. Title VI complaints will be processed according to the Title VI Complaint Procedures.

Title VI Resources

For additional information, please contact:

Title VI Coordinator
202 C St., MS 8A
San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619-629-9073
Fax: 619-533-3320

Email: titlevi@sandiego.gov

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