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Federal Register #2026-14128
DHS Rescinds Title VI Guidance on Limited English Proficiency for Federal Assistance Recipients
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Homeland Security Department
Posted
July 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-14128
This notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties announces a policy change affecting recipients of federal financial assistance: - DHS is rescinding its 2011 guidance related to Title VI and national origin discrimination for limited English proficient (LEP) persons - The action aligns with Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the United States - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this notice - Recipients of federal financial assistance must continue to comply with Title VI, civil rights laws, and nondiscrimination requirements - DHS plans to issue updated language access guidance in the future, consistent with current law and executive orders
Description
This notice announces the Department of Homeland Security's rescission of its 2011 guidance to Federal financial assistance recipients regarding the Title VI prohibition against national origin discrimination affecting limited English proficient persons. The rescission is consistent with Executive Order 14224, which designates English as the official language of the United States. The Department emphasizes that recipients of federal financial assistance must continue to comply with Title VI, applicable civil rights laws, and nondiscrimination provisions. Updated language access guidance will be issued in the future consistent with applicable law and executive orders.