study authorized

study authorized Sec. 301. (a) The Commission on Civil Rights shall (1) undertake a comprehensive study of discrimination based on race or ethnic background in any federally-assisted programs and activities which affect older individuals; and (2) identify with particularity any such federally-assisted program or activity in which evidence is found of individuals or organizations who are otherwise qualified being, on the basis of race or ethnic background, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, refused employment or contracts with, or subject to discrimination under, such program or activity. (b) As part of the study required by this section, the Commission shall conduct public hearings to elicit the views of interested parties, including the heads of Federal departments and agencies, on issues relating to racial or ethnic discrimination in programs and activities affecting older individuals receiving Federal financial assistance, and particularly with respect to discrimination among potential participants in, or beneficiaries of, specific federally-assisted programs.