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The provisions summarized below are required for program operators as specified by date and applicable program below.
Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | Implementation Date | CACFP | SFSP |
Changes product-based limits for breakfast cereals and yogurt from total sugars to added sugars. CACFP total sugars limits remain in place until Oct. 1, 2025, when the added sugar limits must be implemented. With state agency approval, CACFP operators may choose to implement the added sugars limits for breakfast cereals and yogurt early. Current Requirements:
Updated Requirements:
Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.20(B)(ii) and 7 CFR 226.20(a)(5)(iii)(B) | Oct. 1, 2025 |
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Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | Implementation Date | CACFP | SFSP |
No change. Maintains the current requirement to allow CACFP operators to offer flavored and unflavored, fat-free and low-fat milk to participants ages 6 and older. | N/A |
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Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | Implementation Date | CACFP | SFSP |
Clarifies that both state licensed healthcare professionals and registered dietitians may write medical statements to request meal modifications on behalf of participants with disabilities. Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.20(g) | Oct. 1, 20253 |
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Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.20(g) | July 1, 20244 |
The menu planning and operational flexibilities summarized below are available to program operators on July 1, 2024; however, CACFP and SFSP operators are not required to change menus or operations as a result of these provisions.
Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | CACFP | SFSP |
Tribal Communities Allows sponsors, institutions, and facilities serving primarily American Indian or Alaska Native participants to substitute vegetables to meet the grains requirement. Regulations affected: 7 CFR 225.16(f)(3) and 7 CFR 226.20(f) | ||
Guam and Hawaii Allows all sponsors, institutions, and facilities in Guam and Hawaii to substitute vegetables to meet the grains requirement. Regulations affected: 7 CFR 225.16(f)(3) and 7 CFR 226.20(f) |
Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | CACFP | SFSP |
Allows nuts and seeds to credit for the full meats/meat alternates component, removing the 50 percent crediting limit for nuts and seeds at breakfast, lunch, and supper. Regulations affected: 7 CFR 225.16(e)(5) and 7 CFR 226.20(a)(5)(ii) |
Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | CACFP | SFSP |
Regulations affected: 7 CFR 225.17(e) and 7 CFR 226.22(c) |
The changes summarized below are technical; CACFP and SFSP program operators are not required to change menus or operations as a result of these provisions.
Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | CACFP | SFSP |
Updates Vitamin A and Vitamin D units of measurement for fluid milk substitutes. The amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin D required in fluid milk substitutes does not change; only the unit of measurement has changed to conform to FDA labeling requirements. Current Requirements: Per 8 fluid ounces:
Updated Requirements: Per 8 fluid ounces:
Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.20(g)(3)(ii) |
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Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | CACFP | SFSP |
Adds in regulation the current definition of whole grain-rich: “the grain content of a product is between 50 and 100 percent whole grain with any remaining grains being enriched.” Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.2 |
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Provisions in the Final Rule that Impact CACFP and/or SFSP1 | CACFP | SFSP |
Changes references to “dry beans and peas (legumes)” to “beans, peas, and lentils.”5 | ||
Changes references from “food components” to “meal components.”5 Regulations affected: 7 CFR 225.16 and 7 CFR 226.20 | ||
Updates CACFP definitions:
Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.2 | ||
Updates requirements for CACFP meals as follows:
Regulations affected: 7 CFR 226.20 |
1 Meal pattern tables at 7 CFR 225.16(d)(1), 7 CFR 225.16(d)(2), 7 CFR 225.16(d)(3), 7 CFR 226.20(b)(5), 7 CFR 226.20(c)(1), 7 CFR 226.20(c)(2), and 7 CFR 226.20(c)(3) will be updated accordingly.
2 Most products that previously credited under total sugar requirements are expected to credit under added sugar requirements.
3 The requirement to accept medical statements from registered dietitians must be implemented by Oct. 1, 2025, for CACFP. Institutions and facilities have the option, but are not required, to implement the change prior to the implementation date.
4 Certain provisions of this rule address requirements that are already in effect; others offer new optional flexibilities. This rulemaking provides an implementation date for these provisions to account for minor corrections and reorganization of the regulatory text. Child nutrition program operators are not required to make menu or operational changes to comply with requirements already in effect or with provisions that provide optional administrative or operational flexibilities.
5 State and local operators may continue to use materials with previous terminology but are encouraged to use current terminology as materials are developed or updated.