Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-10-2-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-10-2-.09 - Affirmative Action

(1) Alabama WIC agencies are providing services in all of the 67 counties that are administered through the local clinics. The Affirmative Action Plan will be used as a method to reallocate existing funds, expand the WIC Program if additional funds are received, and target benefits to priorities of participants highest in need. The reallocations and expenses will be to the neediest one-third. All of these efforts have been made to increase the access points in geographically strategic areas of the state.

(2) Selection criterion for local agencies is based on the availability of health and administrative services. Selection is made on the priorities listed in 7 CFR § 246.5(d). Private agencies will be reviewed for civil rights compliance.

New Rule: Filed October 24, 1995; effective November 28, 1995. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 20, 1999; effective November 24, 1999. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 20, 2003; effective December 25, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 20, 2004; effective September 24, 2004. Amended: Filed May 17, 2013; effective June 20, 2013.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2018, eff. 5/28/2018.

Authors: James M. Richard, Carolyn Battle, Stacey Neumann

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-2-2(6), 22-12c-2 and 3.