This final rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - is the next step in continuing the science-based improvement of school meals and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security.
School meals will continue to include fruits and vegetables, emphasize whole grains, and give kids the right balance of nutrients for healthy, tasty meals. For the first time, schools will focus on products with less added sugar, especially in school breakfast.
School nutrition professionals continue to make school meals the healthiest meals children eat in a day! To take school meals to the next level, USDA is updating the school nutrition standards after considering recommendations from the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans and listening to a diverse range of voices with experience in child nutrition and health.
Provisions in the final rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.
This webinar for Summer EBT implementing agencies provides an overview of the SEBT final POM template and guidance.
Each state and tribal organization that intends to administer the Summer EBT Program must submit a Final Plan for Operations and Management (POM) to the FNS regional office no later than February 15 of each year.
FNS partnered with the Michigan State agency and Code For America to provide an update on Summer EBT as part of the USDA Child Nutrition State Agency Meeting. The presentation provided an overview of available guidance and resources and facilitated a panel discussion about implementation challenges and solutions.
This document describes the methods by which Summer EBT agencies conduct verification for Summer EBT applications.
For FY 24, states, territories and ITOs must clearly attest that non-federal funds have been identified and are available to meet the 50 percent match requirement.
Technical assistance resources for Summer EBT implementing agencies to determine eligibility and meet program implementation deadlines.