USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

DC Bilingual PCS participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snacks Program (ASSP). Breakfast is free for all students. Lunches are priced according to FARM eligibility. Families are able to fill out a FARM application at any time through www.myschoolapps.com or contact us at info@dcbilingual.org for support.

‍USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
‍In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civilrights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutionsparticipating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race,color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, incomederived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civilrights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to allprograms). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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 State orlocal Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the TelecommunicationsRelay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made availablein languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program DiscriminationComplaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint andat any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of theinformation 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, Mail Stop9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3)email: program.intake@usda.gov .

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC law 2-38; DC official code §2-1402.11(2006), as amended) states the following:

It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to do any of the following acts, wholly or partially for a discriminatory reason based upon the actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual. To file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please contact the District of Columbia's Office of Human Rights at 202) 727-4559 or ohr@dc.gov .