The U. S. Department of Agriculture administers this program. The Virginia Department of Education and local school food authorities administer the program at the local level. Breakfast menus must provide one fourth of the daily recommended levels for protein, calcium, iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calories. Participating schools must serve breakfasts that meet Federal nutrition standards, and must provide free and reduced-price breakfasts to eligible children. After School Snack Program School food authorities which operate the National School Lunch Program may sponsor an afterschool snack program if they provide children with scheduled activities, including educational or enrichment activities after the school day.
Schools receive reimbursement for snacks served to students.
Snacks must contain at least two different components from the four components.