CCCFinal Rule

Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling

Labor & WorkplaceOther

Summary

This regulation requires the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to remove hiring and selection practices that gave preference to applicants based on race or sex, following a court decision that found such practices unconstitutional. Going forward, the CCC must evaluate all job applicants using race-neutral and sex-neutral criteria only.

Key Points

  • 1The CCC must stop considering race and sex as factors when hiring workers or selecting participants for programs
  • 2All future hiring decisions will be based solely on qualifications, skills, and other non-demographic factors
  • 3This change affects job applicants and program participants who apply to CCC positions and conservation work opportunities
  • 4The regulation was issued in response to a court ruling that determined race and sex-based preferences violated the Constitution
  • 5Organizations and individuals involved with CCC recruitment and selection must update their processes to comply with this new standard

Key Dates

Published

July 10, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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