Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Statement
Civil Rights Statement
A new Civil Rights statement has been developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in its various programs. Publications and other documents relating to USDA programs are required to include this statement that explains the types of prohibited discrimination and information on where to send a Civil Rights complaint to USDA.
♦ Standard/Full Civil Rights Statement
This means that all publications and handouts mentioning USDA Child Nutrition Programs (including the CACFP) must contain this nondiscrimination statement:
"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 Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY)." "USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
♦ Condensed Version
If the material is too small to permit the full statement to be included, the material will at a minimum include the statement, in print size no smaller than the text:
"The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer"
The full Civil Rights statement must be used wherever possible.
♦ What You Need To Do For Compliance
• Check your center’s or agency’s brochures, parent handbooks or other informational handouts for a nondiscrimination statement.
• Include this updated nondiscrimination statement the next time these publications are revised and reprinted.
• Until the next revisions and reprinting, it would be permissible to print out copies of this statement and attach to the current supply of publications.
• If you have further questions regarding compliance with this civil rights requirement, please contact the State Agency at 651-582-8526 or 1-800-362-8922.
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