Federal Non-Discrimination 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,
religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual
orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status,
income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or
reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program
or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all
programs). 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 responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 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 discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File aProgram Discrimination Complaint 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].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
State Non-Discrimination Statement
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. In accordance with
State law this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or
disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs)
To file a
complaint of discrimination, write Maine Department of Education, Civil
Rights Officer, 23 State House Station, Augusta, ME, 04333 or call
207-624-6875. Maine is an equal opportunity provider and employer.