Common use of Follows the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Clause in Contracts

Follows the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. (CLAS) Standards in Health and Health Care, 2013, incorporated by reference and posted at: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx/clas (or the most current version) for all served populations, and utilize the most current version of “Texas Cultural Competence Guidelines for Behavioral Health Organizations, incorporated by reference and posted at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/behavioral-health- services-providers/local-mental-health-authorities. This guidance document comprises a set of requirements, implementation strategies, and additional resources to help providers/programs establish and expand culturally and linguistically appropriate services;