Accepting a Complaint
Civil rights complaints will be directed to the Deputy General Counsel, Office of Law, 6901 Charles Street, Bldg. C, Towson, MD 21204
Transcribing a Complaint
The Deputy General Counsel will attempt to collect and document the following information:
- Name, address, and telephone number of the complainant
- The nature of the incident or action that led the complainant to feel discrimination was a factor
- The basis on which the complainant believes discrimination exists
- The names, telephone numbers, titles, and business or personal addresses of persons who may have knowledge of the alleged discriminatory action
- The date(s) during which the alleged discriminatory action occurred.
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, 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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:
[email protected]
MSDE Nondiscrimination Statement
The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries related to Department policy, please contact:
Equity Assurance & Compliance Office
Office of the Deputy State Superintendent for Finance and Administration
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street - 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
410-767-0426 – Voice
410-767-0431 – Fax
410-333-6442 - TTY/TDD.