Resources and the program manual for Health and Nutrition Program administrators.
“In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, age and reprisal for prior civil rights activity in any programs or activity conducted for 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.
T0 file a program complaint or 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: at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax (202) 690-7442 or by email at: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Procedures for submitting claims to the Office of Health and Nutrition.
CEP Waiver 2023-24
Administrative Reviews and Letters
Administrative Reviews
Administrative Reviews 2016-17
The Fourth Edition of the Program Reference Manual is a publication of the Office of Health and Nutrition Programs, South Carolina Department of Education.
(External link to The United State Department of Agriculture)
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities.