Participation in the National School Lunch Program

July 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Press Release



Re: Participation in National School Lunch Program

Contact: Justin Samples (202) 387-0309


The Capital City Public Charter School is currently participating in the District of Columbia, National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, Which follows USDA meal pattern requirements, rules and regulations. The program enhances children’s learning abilities. Students have shown that children whose nutritional needs are met have fewer attendance and discipline problems and are more attentive in class. A good school breakfast and lunch is not only essential to academic achievement; it is also part of a good education.

In Accordance with federal law and U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this intuition is prohibited from discriminating on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD uses can contact USDA through local relay or the federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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:

Pertinent section of DC Code 2-1402.11:
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) 727-3545