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USDA Civil Rights
and Child Nutrition
Programs
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USDA Civil Rights
• Benefits of Child Nutrition Programs are made available to all eligible participants in a non-discriminatory manner
• All sponsors must implement Civil Rights requirements
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Discrimination is…
• Different treatment • Makes distinction of one person
or a group of persons from others• Either intentionally, by neglect or
by the actions or lack of actions • Based on the protected classes
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Protected Classes
• Race • Color • National Origin
• Age• Sex• Disability
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Recognizing a Civil Rights Complaint
A Complaint of unequal treatment may be submitted:
• Verbally• In Writing• Or it may be Observed
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Discrimination Occurs:
…when an individual or group of individuals are:
Delayed benefits or services
Denied benefits or services
Treated Differently than others to their disadvantage
Given Disparate Treatment
The 4 The 4
““D”sD”s
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Complaint Procedure Plan
Sponsors are required to Develop and Implement a written procedure to handle any discrimination complaint that may be received.
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How Long Does Someone Have
To File a Complaint?
File a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action.
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Where are Complaints sent?
Person making complaint may choose to:•Contact USDA directly or •Contact ODE CNP directly, or•Notify the sponsor of their complaint
Sponsors must forward all discrimination complaints received regarding Child Nutrition to ODE within 3 working days
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Civil Rights (CR) Complaint Procedure
1. CR Complaint Received by Sponsor
2. CR Complaint Documented In CR Complaint Log
3. Sponsor gives person making complaint a CR Complaint Form and/or Sponsor Completes CR Complaint Form with Complainant. Make any reasonable accommodation for any disability (e.g. not able to read or write)
If the CR Complaint Form is returned to Sponsor, Sponsor Forwards Complaint Form to ODE within 3 Working Days
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Civil Rights Complaint Log
Log must be dated and kept for 3 years + current year, even if no complaints have
been received
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CR Complaint FormReadily available at all sites
Sponsor must make every attempt to help complainant. Reasonable accommodation for complainant with disability
If complainant returns CR Complaint Form to sponsor, it must be forwarded to ODE within 3 working days of receipt by sponsor
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Non-discrimination Statement - Short version
“This institution is an equal opportunity
provider”
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Nondiscrimination Statement – Long version
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination 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, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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The Non-discrimination Statement is Needed on Public Information Materials
Mentioning Child Nutrition Programs
•Enrollment Forms
• Menus
• Employee Handbooks
• Newsletters• Brochures
•Parent/Student Handbooks
• Print or Broadcast Advertisements
• Flyers
• Websites
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“And Justice For All”
Poster must be placed in a prominent area where participants
and potential participants have
ready access
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Summary: Civil Rights“Must Do List”
Offer any Child Nutrition Program in a Non-Discriminatory Manner
Train staff annually on Civil Rights and complete the training form.
Develop & fully implement sponsor’s CR Complaint Procedure
Make available to all staff CR complaint forms, CR Log and CR complaint
procedure
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Summary: Civil Rights“Must Do List”
Prominently display the And Justice for All poster
Include Non-discrimination statement must be on all printed materials
available to the public which mention USDA and/or Child Nutrition Program meals and snacksOffer meals to all participants
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Resources
ODE-CNP Website
Nutrition Civil Rights
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ODE CNP Contact Information
Oregon Department of EducationChild Nutrition Programs
255 Capitol St. NESalem, OR 97310
Phone: 503-947-5902Website:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=62
Oregon Department of Education – Child Nutrition Programs
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, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (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). USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.