N.D. Admin. Code 67-21-04-05

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 67-21-04-05 - Application

Application forms are available at the Department of Public Instruction, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 201, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0440. The application forms include:

1. A program agreement, which includes:

a. A provision that the institution shall accept final financial and administrative responsibility for management of an effective food service and comply with all program requirements;

b. Verification that the local agency will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and all provisions required by the implementing regulations of the United States department of agriculture. Signature by an authorized representative of the local agency will serve as verification;

c. Verification of agreement that the local agency agrees to compile data, maintain records, and submit reports as required and permit authorized personnel to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the program. Signature by an authorized representative of the local agency will serve as verification. Such records must be maintained for three years plus the current year; and

d. A requirement that each sponsoring organization shall submit a management plan and administrative budget with its application for review and approval. The state agency will review and approve all individual budget line items, including administrative labor and benefits.

2. A renewal agreement, which must be presented annually to the local agency by the state agency for any appropriate revisions. Forms and information are forwarded to the local agency in August and must be returned for approval and renewal by September.

3. A free or reduced-price policy statement and attachments, which must be automatically renewed unless a new or updated statement is entered into by the state and local agency.

N.D. Admin Code 67-21-04-05

Effective February 1, 2000.

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 375, January 2020, effective 1/1/2020.

General Authority: NDCC 15.1-35-03, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-35-03, 15.1-35-05; 7 CFR 226.6