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The Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) section of the Alabama State Department of Education is in the process of ensuring compliance with federal civil rights regulations in School Meal Programs. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires all School Meal Program sponsors to collect race and ethnicity data of participants. The purpose of this data collection effort is to determine how effectively School Meal Programs are reaching potentially eligible students. Data submission is voluntary and responses are kept confidential.

State Dept Link: ALSDE Memo

Leeds City Schools Non-Discrimination Statement The Leeds City School System does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, disability, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Leeds City Schools utilize curriculum materials that reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers and roles open to women as well as men in our society. An objective of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the issue of sex, race, religion, and disability, to include Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of rights, duties, and responsibilities of each individual as a member of pluralistic society. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 and ADA may be directed to the Superintendent of Education or designee, Leeds City Schools, 1517 Hurst Ave, Leeds, AL 35094. Accessibility Notice: Leeds City Schools is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. This website endeavors to comply with best practices and standards defined by Section 508 of the U. S. Rehabilitation Act. If you would like additional assistance or have accessibility concerns, please contact our Technology Office at (205) 699-4505 ex 4014 or by emailing ajackson@leedsk12.org. We are continually striving to improve the accessibility standards of our website.

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