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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 (PDF), (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a 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: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Title IX information: Title IX is a critical federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual harassment) in our schools - 34.C.F.R. § 106.31 et al. It protects male and female students and employees in any educational entity that receives federal funds.  In addition, Title IX protects transgender students and students who do not confirm to sex stereotypes.   State law also prohibits discrimination based on gender (sex), gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.  The California Department of Education's California Education Code Section 221.8 specifies individual's rights as it applies to the Sex Equity in Education Act. To report incidents related to Title IX please follow the CJESD Complaint Procedures.