Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance?

• A. Civil Rights Act.
• B. Age Discrimination Act.
• C. Vocational Rehabilitation Act.
• D. Equal Pay Act.

Answer: (B)

Age-based discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance is prohibited by the Age Discrimination Act. This law specifically protects people from being treated differently or excluded from services simply because of their age in programs funded by the federal government, making it the correct choice for this scenario. The Civil Rights Act addresses discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, not age. The Vocational Rehabilitation Act focuses on disability in federally funded programs, not age. The Equal Pay Act deals with wage differences based on sex, not age. In practice, this means a program that receives federal funds generally cannot deny services or admission just because of a person’s age, though there can be limited exceptions where age is essential to the program’s purpose.