Other Federal Resources

LEP.gov

LEP.gov is a clearinghouse, providing and linking to information, tools, and technical assistance regarding Limited English Proficiency and language services for federal agencies, recipients of federal funds, users of federal programs and federally assisted programs, and other stakeholders. 

LEP.gov is created by the Interagency Working Group on Limited English Proficiency. That workgroup was created at the request of former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Ralph F. Boyd, Jr.  The Working Group includes members representing more than 35 federal agencies.

• Limited English Proficiency Video (captioned)
• Public Service Announcement: "Conozca Sus Derechos Civiles" ("Know Your Civil Rights" - Spanish language audio translation)

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Know Your Rights Beneficiary Brochure This is a template that can be used by any organization. 

Executive Order 13166

• Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency"
• Q & A's Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Regarding Executive Order 13166
• "Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: National Origin Discrimination Against Persons With Limited English Proficiency " (DOJ August 11, 2000 General LEP Policy Guidance) [Spanish/Espanol]
• Background and Questions and Answers - October 26, 2001 DOJ Clarifying Memorandum Regarding Limited English Proficiency and Executive Order 13166    
• Department of Justice July 8, 2002 Memorandum to Heads of Federal Agencies, General Counsels, and Civil Rights Directors concerning Executive Order 13166
• OMB's Report To Congress regarding Assessment of the Total Benefits and Costs of Implementing Executive Order No. 13166: Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (March 14, 2002)

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Administration for Children Youth and Families (ACF)

• Information Memorandum to State TANF Agencies - Administration for Children and Families Information Memorandum to State Agencies Administering and approved TANF Program regarding Policy Guidance on the Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination as it Affects Persons with Limited English Proficiency.
• TANF Q & As on Use of Funds (see Question #31)
  

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

• Press Release: Lack of English Ability Creates Substantial Barrier to Hispanic Children's Access to Health Care (October 31, 2000)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• Policy Guidance on Medicaid for LEP Persons

  • Guidance on Increase Federal Matching Funds for Translation and Interpretation Services under Medicaid and CHIP

Office of Minority Health (OMH)

• A Patient-Centered Guide to Implementing Language Access Services in Health care Organizations - A guide to help health care organizations implement effective language access services to meet the needs of their limited-English-proficient patients, and increase their access to health care.
• National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services - Examples of effective practices for health care providers and health care organizations to increase access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

LEP Recipient Guidance from other federal agencies:

• Department of Justice (DOJ) LEP Guidance 
  • DOJ Recipient LEP Guidance
  • Department of Justice Language Assistance Implementation Plan for its Federally Conducted Programs Pursuant to Executive Order 13166
  • Title VI Legal manual (revised)
  • DOJ Civil Rights Memorandum on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, or National Origin: Hurricane-Related Issues [PDF - 235KB]
• Department of Education (ED) LEP Resources
•  Corporation for National and Community Service
  • LEP Guidance for its recipients
  • LEP guidance for its recipients - Republication for additional comments
• Department of Transportation (DOT) LEP Guidance ( HTML or PDF )
• Department of Treasury LEP Guidance (HTML or PDF )
• Environmental Protection Act: Hispanic environmental health page on Pesticides
• General Services Administration LEP Guidance
  • LEP Policy Guidance for its recipients ( HTML or PDF )
  • LEP Policy Guidance for its recipients - Republication for additional comments (HTML or PDF)  
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration LEP Guidance ( HTML or PDF )
• National Science Foundation, LEP Policy Guidance for its recipients ( HTML or PDF)
• Department of Labor (DOL) LEP Guidance (HTML)