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USDA NONDISCRIMINATION 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, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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 responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 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 discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination 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.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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SUNSHINE SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY

Wellness Policy for The Sunshine School, Inc.

SY 2021-2022

Prepared by Sally Paine, Director and Brittany Brandon, Secretary


Goals for Nutrition Education:

  • Students in grades K-12 will receive nutrition education on a weekly basis and Sunshine School will promote grade appropriate education regarding reading nutrition labels. 

  • Nutrition education will be integrated into appropriate areas of curriculum.

  • Lunchtime will serve as a learning laboratory.

  • Sunshine School will conduct Nutrition Education or Wellness classes to include parents, students and staff


Goals for Physical Activity

  • Students will not be denied physical activity as a form of punishment.

  • When appropriate Sunshine School will reward students with additional time for physical activity in lieu of unhealthy food products.

  • Sunshine School will provide structured physical activities each day during 2nd recess.

  • Sunshine School will promote the reduction of time youth spend engaged in sedentary activities such as watching television, etc.

  • Sunshine School will limit TV to less than 1 hour per day.



Goals for Nutrition Standards

  • Cafeteria Menus will be posted showing nutritional contents of all food items.

  • Food and beverages will not be offered as a reward.

  • We will ensure that all students have access to school meals.  No schedules or barriers will directly or indirectly restrict meal access.

  • Drinking water fountains and cups are available in cafeteria to all students during lunch. Water fountains are also available in the hall ways (no cups).

  • Meals will not be taken away as punishment.  

  • Whole Grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and low sodium meals will be served.


Other School based activities

  • Sunshine School will participate with the local public school system in their Health Fairs when available.




“ This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

General Requirements for food and beverages

  • There are no vending machines on school property.

  • This policy does not reflect what parents may provide for their own child’s lunch.

  • This policy does not reflect special needs students whose IEP indicates the use of an FMNV or candy for behavior modification.

  • Students may be given any food or beverage during the school day for up to nine different events each school year to be determined by the Director.  These items may not be given in lieu of or during the school meal and we understand that they are not reimbursable.

  • Foods integrated as a vital part of an instructional program are allowed at any time as indicated by IEP/IHP/IPP

  • School meals will be offered to all students at Sunshine School regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability or religion.


All USDA guidelines for menu planning and meal patterns by age, grade or group will be followed.

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