TANF agencies are required to ensure that their programs do not discriminate against people on the basis of their race, color, or national origin. A TANF agency may violate Title VI if it: (1) excludes a person or people from program participation based on race, color, or national origin; (2) denies benefits or services to a person or people based on race, color, or national origin; or (3) provides different or lesser benefits to a person or people based on race, color, or national origin. For example, a TANF agency may violate Title VI if, on the basis of a person's race, color, or national origin, it provides different job or training activities, applies sanctions (which can stop cash assistance) differently, or allows/disallows exemptions or extensions of TANF time limits.
What are a TANF agency's obligations with regard to not discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin?
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