South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 114 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Article 2 - CIVIL RIGHTS
Section 114-200 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. Client - an applicant for or recipient of aid or services granted under programs administered by the Department.
B. Complainant - a client who files a complaint of discrimination against the Department.
C. Days - calendar days, unless otherwise specified.
D. Department - the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
E. Discrimination - to deny unlawfully to any individual, on the basis of race, color, national origin, qualified disability, sex, age, religion, or political belief, or other unlawful basis, the opportunity to participate in or benefit from the aid of any program administered by the Department.
F. OCR - the Department's Office of Civil Rights.
G. Person - an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, or public or private agency or organization.
H. Provider - a person or entity that has a contract with the Department or is a grantee or a licensee providing services under Programs administered by the Department.
