Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, the City of Hillsboro is committed to ensuring full compliance with this law, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. Additionally, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 clarifies Title VI enforcement by mandating that Title VI requirements apply to all programs and activities of federal aid recipients regardless of whether any particular program or activity involves federal funds. In addition to these two named laws, the City will ensure full compliance with all other relevant laws and statutes prohibiting discrimination, including 49 C.F.R. Part 21 (Depart of Transportation Regulations for the Implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).

It is the policy of the City of Hillsboro that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any operation of the City of Hillsboro as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes.

This policy applies to all operations of the City of Hillsboro, including its contractors and anyone who acts on behalf of the City of Hillsboro. This policy also applies to the operations of any department or agency to which the City of Hillsboro extends federal financial assistance. Federal financial assistance includes grants, training, use of equipment, donations of surplus property, and other assistance.

Title VI Coordinator
In accordance with Title VI, the City of Hillsboro has designated a Title VI Coordinator to oversee and coordinate compliance efforts.

Title VI Coordinator
Allyson Cliett, Interim City Secretary, Chief of Staff, AA to City Manager
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 568, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Phone: 254-582-3271
Email: acliett@hillsborotx.org

Translation & Interpretation Services
Upon request, the City of Hillsboro will provide appropriate aids and services to ensure effective communication and equal access for individuals for whom English is not their primary language.  Examples include City employee translation services, Google Translate, etc.. 

Title VI Plan
The City of Hillsboro has developed a Title VI Plan, used to explain how the City incorporates the requirements of Title VI and related legal authorities into its operations. To request a copy of the Plan, please contact the Title VI Coordinator. For a downloadable version of the Plan, CLICK HERE.