All publications that mention USDA Child Nutrition Programs must include the following revised nondiscrimination statement by October 1, 2008:
"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, D.C. 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."
Federal regulations allow use of a shorter nondiscrimination statement on program material less than one page in length; i.e. brochures, coupons, electronic benefit cards, menus, and flyers. The short statement must be in the same size print as the text of the document.
The revised short nondiscrimination statement reads as follows:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
If materials have already been printed, please make the corrections at the next printing.