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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

Office of P-20 Education Policy
Child Nutrition Program Administration
89 Washington Avenue, Room 375 EBA, Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 473-8781 Fax: (518) 473-0018
To: 
School Food Service Directors/Managers
From: 
Paula Tyner-Doyle
Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013
Subject: 
The Healthier US Challenge (HUSSC)

The Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is an initiative developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in order to recognize schools that are creating a healthier school environment by promoting good nutrition and physical activity.
The challenge is a key component of the First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!,” initiative incorporating HUSSC into her campaign to raise a healthier generation of kids.
There are four levels of achievement that are awarded: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold of Distinction.
The USDA and NYSED are encouraging all eligible schools in New York State to apply for this prestigious award.
For more information on the Healthier US School Challenge and to access the application please visit USDA’s website by clicking the following link:
Healthier US Challenge
For questions regarding the application process, please contact your Child Nutrition Representative at 518-473-8781 or email cnhussc@mail.nysed.gov.

 

 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights 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 state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). 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, Mail Stop 9410, 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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