Office of Civil Rights

Civil Rights Non-Discriminatory Policy

The Tennessee Department of Health does not tolerate harassment and discrimination based upon any protected class including race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or reprisal or retaliation, in any program or activity conducted or funded by TDH. Such harassment and discrimination constitutes misconduct which undermines the integrity of the employment relationship and is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Title VI Forms

In consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance from the Tennessee Department of Health the Applicant must provide these assurances:

• Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Policy
   Tennessee Department of Health Nondiscrimination policy | Spanish
  
• Civil Rights Effecting Compliance

    Civil Rights Effecting Compliance 2019 | Spanish

• Assurance of compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

     Assurance of Compliance (HHS-690)

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

     Title VI Compliance Questionnaire (PH-3436)

As stated above, the Tennessee Department of Health prohibits discrimination against persons based on their race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any person or representative alleging discrimination based on a prohibited basis has the right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action with the Tennessee Department of Health.

ADA Announcement Discrimination Information(Spanish)

 Discrimination Complaint |Spanish (PH-3814) Word DOC
 Discrimination Complaint | Spanish (PH-3814) PDF
How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the TDH

TDH General Administration 2.0 | Spanish

Las leyes federales prohíben la discriminación de cualquier persona basado en su raza, color o país de origen. Usted tiene el derecho de presentar una queja al Ministerio de Salud de Tennessee si piensa que le discriminaron por alguna de estas razones.

Queja por discriminación (PH-3814S) (Español)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE FEDERAL-STATE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS AGREEMENT - ASSURANCE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE (FNS 339).

2019-2020 Title VI Training

*Sub-Recipients of Contracts with the TDH, and Non-EDISON Personnel*

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a national law that protects persons from discrimination based on their race, color, or national origin in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. In order for the Tennessee Department of Health to maintain compliance, a concentrated effort must be made to educate and train all departmental employees annually.

Click on the link below (register if you are new to the LifePath site, then go back to the sign-in page), sign in and click on the Sub-recipient Training module. After viewing the slides, go back to the “home” page and click on the – Test. After passing the test, go back to the “home” page and click on print Certificate. The Certificate will automatically print your name, the date, etc.; send the Certificate back with your signed contract. 

NOTE:

All Sub-recipients are to take the “Sub-recipient training module".

For questions or concerns contact Luvenia Harrison, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, TDH,  Luvenia.Harrison@tn.gov or (615) 741-9421.

Additional Information:

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.