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b. The State agency checks for the following in local agency applications: [X] The local agency has corrected all past substantiated civil rights problems or noncompliance situations [X] The Civil Rights Assurance is included in the State-Local Agency Agreement [ ] A description of the racial/ethnic makeup of the service area is included in the application [X] The local agency uses inclusive language with developing its program materials [X] Appropriate staff, volunteers, or other translation resources are available in areas where a significant proportion of people with limited English proficiency (LEP) reside

c. The State agency checks for the following in its civil rights reviews of its local agencies: [X] Case records include racial/ethnic data [ ] Where applicable, an explanation of why the racial/ethnic WIC participant level is not proportionate to the income eligible racial/ethnic population [X] The local agency has conducted civil rights training for its staff [X] The project area displays the USDA nondiscrimination poster, “And Justice For All,” or an FNS approved substitute [X] Program information has been provided to applicants, participants, and grassroots organizations or similar minority groups [X] The nondiscrimination policy statement and civil rights complaint procedure are included on all printed materials such as applications, pamphlets, forms, or any other materials distributed to the public [X] Racial/ethnic data are collected and maintained on file for 3 years [X] The local agency has corrected all past substantiated civil rights problems or noncompliance situations [X] Civil rights complaints are handled in accordance with 7 CFR 246.8(b)

ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Civil Rights Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

WIC PM Ch. 1 Program Admin. sec. 1.7.D Effective Communication Monitoring Checklist and Attachment 1-5 Effective Communication Monitoring Checklist, Ch. 15, sec. 15.3 State WIC Audits and Attachment 15-1, page 3 Quality Assurance Tool, Attachment 15-2 WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey, Ch. 10 sec. 10.4 Anti-discrimination Clause, sec. 10.6 Data Collection and Reporting and Attachment 10-3 ADPH Information Request Form, Attachment 10-5 “And Justice For All” Poster, Attachment 10-6 “Point To Your Language” Poster