Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Jan 28, 2026
§ 1232.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to effectuate section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which is designed to eliminate discrimination on the basis of handicap in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
source: 44 FR 31018, May 30, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 45 CFR 1232.1