Purpose and Scope

(1) 760 CMR 47.00 is designed to provide a framework within which the Department can design and implement policies and programs to ensure equal opportunity and full participation for all citizens of the Commonwealth. The Department may issue further policies and guidance to clarify the framework under 760 CMR 47.00. (2) 760 CMR 47.00 is also intended to define the equal employment opportunity, fair housing, and business utilization obligations of any applicant for state, state-assisted, federal or federally-assisted funds administered by the Undersecretary of the Department.