Hope Public Schools

We are pleased to inform you that _HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS will be implementing THE option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2018-2019.  \r\n

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What does this mean for you and your children attending the school(s) identified above?  \r\n

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Great news for you and your students!  All enrolled students of __HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2018-2019 school year.  No further action is required of you.  Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.\r\n

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If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at _870-777-3231 DEANNA GILBERT DIRECTOR. THANK YOU\r\n

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Nondiscrimination Statement: \r\n

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States 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. \r\n

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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. \r\n

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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: \r\n

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(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; \r\n

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(2) fax: 202-690-7442; or \r\n

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(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov \r\n

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.\r\n