Federal Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution
is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.)
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office
of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice
and TDD). The USDA and the Nutrition Services Division (NSD) are
equal opportunity providers and employers.
Spanish Version
De acuerdo a lo establecido por las leyes Federales y el departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA, siglas en inglés prohíbe a este organización la discriminación por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o impedimentos de las personas. (No todas las bases de prohibición se aplican a todos los programas.)
Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410, o llame al 202-720-5964 (voz y TDD). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual a todos.
Civil Rights Materials
General Materials
- Civil Rights Compliance Requirements and the Uniform Complaint Process Handbook - (In Process)
- And Justice for All Civil Rights Poster (English/Spanish) (Outside Source)
- Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations (DOC; 67KB; 2pp.)
CNP 925 - This form is used by parents/guardians to have a medical authority prescribe special meals, or accommodations during meals, which are necessary because of a disability or medical reason.
Management Bulletins
- 02-900 - Management Bulletin on the Nondiscrimination statement
guidance (available in hard copy).
- 01-902 - Management Bulletin on the revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity (available in hard copy).
Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Civil Rights Resources
CDE Links:
- Quality Assurance Process
Resources to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Outside Links
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USDA's Web site (Outside Source)
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USDA, Office of Civil Rights (Outside Source)
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USDA, Food Nutrition Services, Office of Civil Rights (Outside Source)
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United States Department of Justice - A Guide to Disability Rights Laws (Outside Source)
- United States Department of Justice - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Outside Source)
