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School Food Authorities (SFAs) must follow the guidelines in 7 CFR 210.14 (f) for Nonprogram Foods sold in their food service program.
In January 2012, the “Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs,” final rule was published and required schools to serve a greater quantity and variety of fruits and vegetables and more whole grains/whole grain-rich products.
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a reminder for LEAs regarding the restrictions on disclosure of sensitive information collected through the Child Nutrition Programs.
The final rule “Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition Programs Personnel as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010” (80 FR 11077) established hiring and training standards that became effective July 1, 2015.
Regulations at 7 CFR 210.14 (e), require School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to ensure sufficient funds are provided to the nonprofit school food service account for meals served to students not eligible for free or reduced price meals.
The purpose of this memorandum is to remind local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools that they are required to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to school meals for eligible students from households comprised of LEP individuals. This memorandum summarizes existing U.S.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to provide an update on the state of environmental education in the District for school year 2015-16.
On Dec. 20, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) became law, enacting significant changes from its predecessor, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as well as the District's ESEA Flexibility Waiver.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) serves as the State educational agency (SEA) for the District of Columbia. OSSE ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C.
The purpose of Modeling the Cost of Child Care in the District of Columbia report is to inform rate-setting and early care and education policies in the District of Columbia to ensure equal access to high quality child care for our youngest and most vulnerable residents.