Civil Rights for School Nutrition Programs
Complaint Procedures |
Guidance |
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Poster |
Presentation |
Procedural Safeguards
Complaint Procedures
Guidance for Civil Rights Requirements
- CSDE Operational Memorandum No. 01-20: Civil Rights Complaint Procedures for School Child Nutrition Programs
- CSDE Operational Memorandum No. 02-20: Reminder Regarding Local Educational Agency (LEA) Responsibilities toward Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Households
- CSDE Operational Memorandum No. 07-20: Proper Use of the Nondiscrimination Statement and the “And Justice for All” Posters
- FNS Instruction 113-1: Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement: Nutrition Programs and Activities (USDA) Required language for schools is on page 13
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
- Eligibility Manual for School Meals (USDA)
- Language Access Training: How to Bridge language and Cultural Barries with FNS Support (USDA)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP) (USDA)
- Taglines and Providing Meaningful Access to the Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- Sample Taglines Form (CSDE)
- USDA Memo SP 37-2016: Meaningful Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency in the School Meal Programs: Guidance and Q&As
Required Poster
- “And Justice for All” Civil Rights Poster (USDA Form AD-475A): To obtain copies of this poster, please contact the CSDE's school nutrition staff.
Required Presentation
- Overview Handout: Civil Rights: Your Responsibilities in the School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- Presentation: Civil Rights: Your Responsibilities in the School Nutrition Programs PowerPoint Presentation (CSDE)
Procedural Safeguards
Nondiscrimination Statements (USDA and CSDE)