Recipients of federal financial assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), such as airport sponsors and State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs), must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000d). Title VI prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color or national origin (including limited English proficiency). Title 49 of the U.S.C. section 47123, "Nondiscrimination" (49 U.S.C. § 47123), further prohibits FAA recipients from engaging in discrimination based on sex and creed (religion). Additionally, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6101), prohibits discrimination against FAA program beneficiaries based on age. Finally, Title 49 CFR part 21 requires the FAA to ensure that FAA recipients provide equal opportunity and access in all programs and activities.
