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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that Kansas State University was selected to establish the Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs. The Center will provide science-based support to improve the safety of foods provided through the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) nutrition assistance programs, particularly those served in schools and child care settings.

The FNS Office of Food Safety develops education, instruction and technical assistance resources for individuals working in federally funded nutrition assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program. Many of these resources are created in partnership with the Institute of Child Nutrition.

This policy memorandum includes important updates to requirements related to accommodating children with disabilities participating in the school meal programs.