Title VI Program Assessment Online Form
Due: March 31, 2025
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) is requiring all Local Public Agencies (LPAs) receiving Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds to complete the Title VI Program Assessment Online Form by March 31, 2025. Per 23 CFR 200.9(b)(7), Caltrans is mandated to assess LPAs to ensure compliance with Title VI, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including Limited English Proficiency). LPAs are required to complete this assessment every two years (odd years) or when requested.
Please be prepared to submit all information in one submission since this assessment does not save progress. It may take at least 30 minutes to complete the assessment if all information and documents are available.
The questions asked in this assessment are associated with FHWA Title VI program requirements (23 CFR Part 200). Caltrans will use this assessment tool to gauge the LPA’s compliance with Title VI through a Desk or an Onsite Program Assessment. When the LPA is selected for the assessment, Caltrans will provide a report that includes a compliant status, deficiencies (if any), and recommendations. The LPA will be asked to develop a corrective action plan if deficiencies exist.
Note: LPAs failing to report to Caltrans through the Title VI Program Assessment Online Form may result in a breach of the Master Agreement – Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects (see Exhibit 4-C) with Caltrans or be deemed non-compliant with the FHWA Title VI program requirements where current and future funds may be jeopardized.
Check out the DLA Title VI webpage for resources and refer to Section 9.2 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual for the latest guidance.
For assistance or questions, please contact DLA Local Title VI Coordinator Loi Tran.