National Science Foundation updates nondiscrimination rules
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is updating its regulations regarding how it handles discrimination in programs that receive federal funding. These rules implement Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update to ensure the NSF’s paperwork matches current federal standards and legal requirements.
Who it affects
- Universities and research institutions receiving NSF grants
This information comes from the National Science Foundation via the Federal Register; check the official document before relying on these rules for compliance purposes.
Agency: National Science Foundation
Source: Federal Register — read the official document