Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Link to the Final Rule – https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-08098/child-nutrition-programs-meal-patterns-consistent-with-the-2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-for While this rulemaking takes effect school year 2024-2025, the Department is gradually phasing in required changes over time. Program operators are not required to make any changes to their menus as a result of this rulemaking until school year 2025-2026 at the earliest.
Summary of Provisions in the Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Final Rule On April 25, 2024, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published the final rule titled, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which is the next step in continuing the science-based improvement of school meals and other USDA Child Nutrition Programs (CNP), as well as advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security. The changes are based on a comprehensive review of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, robust stakeholder input on the CNP meal patterns, and lessons learned from prior rulemaking. While this rulemaking is effective July 1, 2024, USDA is gradually phasing in required changes over time.
Newly released! 2024 Summer Food Service Program Administration Guide
FNS is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Administration Guide. The guide reflects policy updates to the SFSP since its last release in 2016, including policy updates made through the interim final rulemaking, Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs (88 FR 90230) [fns.usda.gov]. The content is structured in units focused on participating, applying, administering, and operating the meal service in the SFSP, and is catered to those operating the Program, mainly State agencies and sponsors.
The entire guide may be accessed on the FNS Webpage, at SFSP Administration Guide [fns.usda.gov]. Program operators should direct any questions concerning this guidance to their State agency. State agencies with questions should contact the appropriate FNS Regional Office.
2024-25 School Year Community Eligibility Provision Identified Student Percentage Data
https://opi.mt.gov/Portals/182/Page%20Files/School%20Nutrition/Meal%20Eligibility/CEP/CEP%20ISP%20DATA.xlsx?ver=2024-05-01-163844-800
SY 2024-2025 MAPS Application Packets are now available; please complete by June 30th
April 1st CEP ISP Data – The annual Identified Student Percent (ISP) DCA snapshot data has been captured to determine CEP qualifications for the upcoming school year. The April 1, 2024, CEP eligibility data includes the new lowered minimum threshold of 25% to participate. District’s can review this information in the SY 2023-2024 MAPS Application menu under the form titled Community Eligibility Provision. Report corrections or additions (private non-accredited schools) to this data by April 15th. Districts wanting to sign up for CEP must complete the SY 2024-2025 MAPS Application Packet and CEP Schedule by June 30th. See the online CEP resources [u15376568.ct.sendgrid.net] for additional information.
Claims for Reimbursement select the 2023-2024 Program Year to submit claims for the remainder of the current school year. Locate the Program Year selection in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen. MAPS will now default to the new school year. Claims are due on the 10th of each month.
Free and Reduced Price school meal eligibility materials will be posted on the School Nutrition Programs website on/after July 1, 2024. Please contact the Office of Public Instruction School Nutrition Programs if you have questions at 406-444-2501.
Resource | Policy MemosFresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Allocation of Funds for FY 2025
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide funding allocation amounts for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for all state agencies for FY 2025, including information on funding requirements and deadlines, and a reminder of important program requirements.
SP21-2024
05/20/2024
Resource | PolicyInitial Implementation Memorandum: Child Nutrition Programs - Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs
On April 25, 2024, FNS published the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This rule includes minor updates to the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program to better align Child Nutrition Program requirements. These updates represent continued progress toward supporting the nutrition quality of school meals, strengthening the Child Nutrition Programs, and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security.
SP 19-2024, CACFP 07-2024, SFSP 12-2024
05/17/2024
Resource | PolicyConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs
This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding Sections 739, 747, 748, 769, and 770 of Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, enacted on March 9, 2024. This memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating, the federal CNPs.
SP 18-2024, CACFP 06-2024, SFSP 11-2024
05/17/2024
Resource | Policy MemosFY 2024 NSLP Equipment Assistance Grants – Notice of Funding Availability
This Notice of Funding Availability is to distribute $10 million to state agencies to competitively award Equipment Assistance Grants to eligible school food authorities participating in the National School Lunch Program. This NOFA with its attachment provide guidance on the grant awards, funding, funding goals, period of performance, award/award timelines, administration, and reporting for these grants.
SP20-2024
05/16/2024
Resource | Policy Meal Claim Validation in the Summer Food Service Program
Provides an overview and step-by-step process for how to complete the meal claim validation process. This memorandum includes two attachments. Attachment 1 provides a flow chart on conducting a meal claim validation. Attachment 2 provides an example.
SFSP09-2024
04/19/2024
Turnip the Beet 2024 Nomination Packet Available
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is pleased to share the availability of the Turnip the Beet 2024 Nomination Packet [fns-prod.azureedge.us]. The Turnip the Beet Award recognizes outstanding summer meal program sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer high-quality meals to children that are appetizing, appealing, and nutritious during the summer months. Please consider promoting the opportunity to apply for a Turnip the Beet award. More information can be found on the Turnip the Beet webpage [fns.usda.gov].
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Spanish-language NDS
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