FNS Documents & Resources

This document is a template to assist states in the development of an amendment to extend their approved state plan to operate pandemic EBT for school children and for children in child care during summer 2022. 

This document provides information to states to assist in the development of state plans to operate P-EBT for school children and children in child care during a covered summer period.

FNS is releasing new guidance to assist states in the development of P-EBT plans for the summer of 2022.

FNS has used its authority under FFRCA to waive certain onsite monitoring requirements for the school meals programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program, so that programs can to maintain program integrity and support social distancing while providing meals. 

FNS is releasing new guidance to assist states in the development of P-EBT plans for school year 2021-2022.

Under challenging circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic, school communities have worked tirelessly to ensure children have access to meals.

Due to the exceptional circumstances of this public health emergency, USDA established a nationwide waiver to support access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. This waiver applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program. This waiver remains in effect through Aug. 31, 2020.