Verification of eligibility: Your eligibility may be checked by school officials at any time during the school year. You may be asked to send information to prove that your child should get free or reduced price Child Nutrition Program benefits.

Fair hearing: If you do not agree with the school's decision on your application or the results of the verification, you may wish to discuss it with a school official. You may also ask for a fair hearing. You can do this by calling or writing:

Alvie Cater
35200 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS  66018
913-667-6200

Confidentiality: The name of a student and his/her eligibility status for Child Nutrition Program benefits may be disclosed without consent to persons directly connected with the administration of:

• Federal education programs
• State health or education programs administered by the State or a local education agency
• Federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the Child Nutrition Programs

Information about a student's eligibility status cannot be released to any program, other than those listed above, unless a signed Waiver of Confidentiality is obtained from the student's parent or guardian. The Waiver of Confidentiality may be included on the Application for Child Nutrition Program benefits, or it may be provided on a separate form.

Re-application: You may apply for free or reduced price Child Nutrition Program benefits at any time during the year. You may want to apply at a later time because of a decrease in household income, an increase in family size, unemployment, or if your child become eligible for Food Stamps, TAF or FDPIR.

Disabilities: If a child has a disability, as determined by a doctor, and the disability prevents the child from eating the regular school meal/snack, the school will make substitutions prescribed by the doctor. If a substitution is needed, there will be no extra charge. However, the school is not required to make a substitution for a food allergy, unless it meets the definition of disability. Please call the school for further information.

To receive an Application for Child Nutrition Program Benefits, please contact your child's school or the Student Nutrition Office at 913-667-6200. After reading the instructions, complete, sign and return the Application for Child Nutrition Program benefits to your child's school or the Student Nutrition Office.

You will be notified when the application is approved or denied. If you need help, contact Amy Droegemeier, Director of Student Nutrition, at the Student Nutrition Office, 913-667-6200.

Nondiscrimination Statement: (This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.)   In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.