Non - Discrimination Policy 

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is Northeast Kingdom Learning Services (NEKLS) policy to adhere, to the extent required by law, to Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunities concepts.  Therefore, NEKLS does not discriminate in the hiring of the staff, in the provision of services, in the purchase of goods and/or services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ethnicity, handicap, sexual orientation or gender identity.

CACFP 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, 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, (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 

      3. email: program.intake@usda.gov. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.