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        Stakeholder Notification
            Improvements Coming Soon for Monitoring of Child Nutrition Programs
      FNS published a proposed rule that will help ensure the federal child nutrition programs are being operated properly. These regulatory updates will strengthen and clarify the process for correcting serious deficiencies found in FNS’ child nutrition programs.
      02/20/2024
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        Stakeholder Notification
            Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs
      USDA’s goal across all summer nutrition programs is simple: Connect children with nutritious food during the summer months to help them grow and thrive. This interim final rule is an important step forward in increasing access to these services.
      01/03/2024
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        Stakeholder Notification
            Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule
      FNS published a final rule on program integrity to ensure that child nutrition programs are properly operated and managed to protect federal funds and taxpayer dollars.
      08/23/2023
    USDA Announces School and Summer Meals Reforms
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            USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposed School and Summer Meal Reforms
      USDA today announced it is extending the deadline for the public to comment on a pair of proposed rules on school and summer meals reforms. USDA is providing additional time to ensure those who wish to provide input do not miss out on the opportunity while dealing with the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
      03/17/2020
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            USDA Publishes Proposed Rule - Aims to Streamline SFSP Operations
      USDA will publish in the Federal Register a proposed rule, “Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program,” providing flexibilities that will allow local SFSP operators to spend more time serving children wholesome meals and less time mired in red tape.
      01/17/2020Page updated: February 25, 2021 Return to top

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