West Virginia WIC Policy & Procedure 1.25 Effective Date: 01/01/00 1.25

Racial Classification

1 of 1 POLICY:

The Local Agency will have the applicant/participant “self-determine” race during certification.

PROCEDURE:

A. Self -Determination of Race

1. Each applicant or participant must be asked to self-identify race during a certification appointment.

B. Documentation of Race

1. Staff may choose to verbally ask applicant/participant directly to classify race.

2. Staff may choose to have applicant/participant write down racial classification.

Note: Local Agency may develop a short form that lists racial classifications so the participant may document his/her race.