Special Emphasis Programs (SEP)

Purpose:

Ensure equal opportunity in the hiring, advancement, training and treatment of all employees and applicants for employment.
Strive to achieve a diverse civilian work force with representation at every major organizational element, occupational category, and grade level commensurate with the relevant census data.
Integrate the goals and objectives of the Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) into all aspects of civilian personnel management.

Legal and Regulatory Bases:

Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended
Executive Order 11478, Affirmative Action in the Federal Sector, August 1969 (as amended by EO 13152, May 2000)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Americans With Disabilities Act, July 26, 1990
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
Civil Rights Act of 1991
29 Code of Federal Regulations 1614
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Management Directives 712, 713 and 714 Department of Defense Directive 1440.1
Department of the Army Regulation 690-12 (Affirmative Employment Program)
Executive Order 13096, American Indian & Alaska Native Education, August 6, 1998
Executive Order 13125, President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, June 7, 1999
Executive Order 13171, Hispanic Employment in the Federal Government, October 12, 2000
Executive Order 13227, President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (as amended), October 2, 2001
Executive Order 13230, President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, October 12, 2001
Executive Order 13256, President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, February 12, 2002
Executive Order 13270, Tribal Colleges and Universities, July 3, 2002

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