USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with federal civil rights law and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees; and institutions participating or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted of funded by the USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) found online at https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint, any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to the USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested on the form. To request a copy of the complaint form call 866-632-9992. Submit the completed form or letter to the USDA by:
1. Mail: US Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington DC 20250-9410
2. Fax: 202-690-7442
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
IOWA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this Child Nutrition Program (CNP) provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Iowa Code Sections 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone numbers 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; or website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.
Adopted: 7/22
Reviewed: 2/24
Related Policy : 702.1; 702.1-R1-R2; 702.1-E2
IASB Reference: 710.01-E(1)
Mandatory Policy