Which characteristics are protected by Title VI in programs that receive federal funds?

• A. Sex
• B. Race, color, or national origin
• C. Disability
• D. Age

Answer: (B)

Discrimination protections under Title VI apply to race, color, or national origin in programs and activities that receive federal funds. In a school or district that gets federal money, this means those characteristics cannot be used to restrict access to services, opportunities, or benefits. Among the options, race, color, or national origin is the one aligned with Title VI. Sex is protected by Title IX, disability by the Rehabilitation Act (and the ADA), and age by the Age Discrimination Act. So the characteristic protected by Title VI in federally funded programs is race, color, or national origin.