2018/1/17 1 Afterschool snack, at-risk snack and/or supper, and expanded day programs. Nuts and Bolts School Nutrition Continuation Series January 17, 2018 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Current USDA nondiscrimination statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in 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 or funded by 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 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 2
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2018/1/17
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Afterschool snack, at-risk snack and/or supper, and expanded day programs.
Nuts and Bolts School Nutrition Continuation Series
January 17, 2018
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Current USDA nondiscrimination statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies,
offices, and employees, and institutions participating in 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 or funded by 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 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:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Eligible schools are those serving
high-need students, or those located
in high-poverty areas
• Schools can determine their
eligibility in two ways:1. School data– MA Eligible Schools List
2. Area eligibility– located in attendance area of eligible school
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CACFP at-risk afterschool meals and snacks: eligibility
Who? To provide meals or snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the school must be considered eligible. Eligible schools are then able to participate as an at-risk program through CACFP.
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Eligibility is determined by
the Eligible Schools List
which is released every
February• Feel you should be on the
list? Schools can request consideration for eligibility based on data from a later month.
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CACFP at-risk afterschool meals and snacks: eligibility
Who/where? Schools with 50% or more of enrolled students eligible for free or reduced-price.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
If your school or organization is not on the ESE
list, you may still qualify through area
eligibility.
If your school operates in the attendance area
of a school that is on the eligible list, then you
qualify as eligible for CACFP at-risk after school
meals and snacks. A school’s attendance area is
determined by each individual school district.
Note:
- Schools on the eligible list with an asterisk (*)