Meal Patterns for Grades K-12 in School Nutrition Programs--Regulations

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Meal Patterns for Grades K-12 in School Nutrition Programs

Laws/Regulations

Laws and Regulations for Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Nondiscrimination Statements: USDA and CSDE (CSDE webpage)

Meal Pattern Legislation

Final Rule: Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (89 FR 31962)
Final Rule: Marketing and Sale of Fluid Milk in Schools (74 FR 38889)
Final Rule: Modification of the Vegetable Protein Products Requirements for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program (65 FR 12429)
Final Rule: Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (77 FR 4088)
Final Rule: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium (87 FR 6984)
- Final Rule Correction: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium (87 FR 52329)
- USDA Memo SP 04-2022 and CACFP 04-2022: Question and Answer Guidance on the Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Effective July 1, 2022
National School Lunch Program Regulations: 7 CFR 210 (USDA)
School Breakfast Program Regulations: 7 CFR 220 (USDA)