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COMPLAINT CONTACT INFORMATION
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COMPLAINT INFORMATION
The USDA is the cognizant agency for the Child Nutrition Programs listed and, therefore, is the first contact for the six protected classes of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability for complaints received within 180 days. Civil rights complaints must be submitted to the USDA Office of Civil Rights within five calendar days of receipt and no later than 180 days of the discriminatory act. The link for submission of a complaint is program.intake@usda.gov.
In accordance with applicable federal and/or state laws protected classes also include sexual orientation, religion, or creed; and complaints can be filed up to 300 days of occurrence. The address for Iowa complaints is Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321-1270; phone numbers 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website https://icrc.iowa.gov/.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adopted: 7/22
Reviewed: 2/24
Revised: 7/25
Related Policy: 702.1; 702.1-R1-R2; 702.1-E1
IASB Reference: 710.01-E(2)