§ 303.227 - Traditionally underserved groups.

§ 303.227 Traditionally underserved groups.

The State must ensure that policies and practices have been adopted to ensure -

(a) That traditionally underserved groups, including minority, low-income, homeless, and rural families and children with disabilities who are wards of the State, are meaningfully involved in the planning and implementation of all the requirements of this part; and

(b) That these families have access to culturally competent services within their local geographical areas.

(Approved by Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0550)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1231d, 1437(b)(7))