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XI. CIVIL RIGHTS

(Please indicate) State Agency: West Virginia. for FY 2025

The Civil Rights section of the State Plan covers the training of State and local staff on issues, rules and regulations related to civil rights, public notification of nondiscrimination requirements, the monitoring of local agencies and clinics for compliance with civil rights regulations and rules, the collection of relevant racial/ethnic information and procedures for handling civil rights complaints. During disasters, emergencies, public health emergencies, or a supply chain disruption, including infant formula recalls, the State agency may request to implement existing and allowable regulatory flexibilities or waivers to support the continuation of Program benefits and services. Waivers granted under Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 (codified at 7 CFR 246.4a(30)) or temporary provision(s) authorized by Congress are not permanent amendments to the State Plan; however, State agencies should consider any historical amendments as the result of waivers granted under prior waiver authority to develop policies and procedures for current and future disasters.

A. Administration - 7 CFR 246.4(a)(17): describe the procedures the State will use to comply with the civil rights requirements described in 246.8, including the processing of discrimination complaints.

B. Public Notification Requirements and Nondiscrimination Notification - 7 CFR 246.8(a)(1): describe the policies and procedures used to ensure that public notification regarding nondiscrimination in the WIC Program reaches all participants and potential participants in an appropriate language (246.8(c)) through WIC Program materials.

C. Compliance Review and Monitoring Activity - 7 CFR 246.8(a)(2): describe the policies and procedures used to monitor and review local agencies to verify that they are in compliance with civil rights laws and regulations.

D. Data Collection and Reporting - 7 CFR 246.8(a)(3): describe the methods used to collect and monitor racial/ethnic data in compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

E. Complaint Handling - 7 CFR 246.4(a)(17): describe the policies and practices used to ensure civil rights complaints are handled properly at the State and local level.