USDA Civil Rights

United States Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) policies and procedures about nondiscrimination in the administration of the child nutrition and food distribution programs.

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Materials | Resources

Federal Nondiscrimination Statement

Full Statement

This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 866-632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339, or 800-845-6136 (Spanish).

Short Statement

The USDA and the CDE are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Spanish Full Statement

Declaración de no discriminación: Explica qué hacer si cree que lo han tratado de manera injusta. "De conformidad con el derecho federal y con la política del Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU., se prohíbe a esta institución discriminar por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad de origen, sexo, edad, o discapacidad. Para presentar una queja por discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, o llame gratuitamente al 866-632-9992 (voz). Las personas con impedimentos de audición o discapacidades del habla se pueden comunicar con el USDA por medio del servicio de retransmisión federal (Federal Relay Service) al 800-877-8339 o al 800-845-6136 (en español). El USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades para todos."

Spanish Short Statement

Declaración de no discriminación: Esto explica qué hacer si usted cree que se le ha tratado injustamente.

Civil Rights Materials

General Materials

• Civil Rights Fact Sheet (DOC; Dated Oct-2011)
  Explains when to use the full and short civil rights statement on communication materials to households.
• NSD Civil Rights and Complaints Handbook (DOC)
  This handbook outlines the civil rights requirements for all agencies participating in the Child Nutrition Programs.
• And Justice for All Poster (PDF)
  Civil rights poster with information in English and Spanish. For more translations, please visit the USDA: Civil Rights: And Justice for All Posters Web page.
• Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations (DOC; Dated Jun-2012)
  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.
  Available Translations of the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations (Dated Jun-2012)

Management Bulletins

• NSD-CNP-02-2010 - NSD Civil Rights and Complaints Handbook
• 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).

• Quality Assurance Process
  Resources to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

• USDA Web Site
• USDA, Office of Civil Rights
• USDA, Food Nutrition Services, Office of Civil Rights
• United States Department of Justice - A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
• United States Department of Justice - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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