Iowa Code 8.11 – Grant applications — minority impact statements
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1. Each application for a grant from a state agency shall include a minority impact statement that contains the following information:
a. Any disproportionate or unique impact of proposed policies or programs on minority persons in this state.
b. A rationale for the existence of programs or policies having an impact on minority persons in this state.
c. Evidence of consultation of representatives of minority persons in cases where a policy or program has an identifiable impact on minority persons in this state.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 8.11
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
- State agency: means a board, department, commission or authority of or acting on behalf of the state having the power to enter into contracts with or without the approval of the executive council to acquire property in its own name or in the name of the state. See Iowa Code 7D.34
2. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
a. “Disability” means the same as defined in section 15.102.
b. “Minority persons” includes individuals who are women, persons with a disability, African Americans, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans.
c. “State agency” means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the state of Iowa.
3. The office of grants enterprise management shall create and distribute a minority impact statement form for state agencies and ensure its inclusion with applications for grants.
4. The directives of this section shall be carried out to the extent consistent with federal law.
5. The minority impact statement shall be used for informational purposes.