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Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act: Key Updates and Action Items

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 now categorically qualifies foster children for free meals, eliminating the need for a household application. By Spring 2011, updated school meal eligibility guidance, including the handling of Social Security numbers, will be in effect. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) can promote healthier eating by encouraging fruit and vegetable consumption, limiting starchy options, and increasing whole grain provisions while reducing sodium. Compliance with new nutrition requirements, including milk standards, is crucial for successful implementation and enhancing student wellness.

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Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act: Key Updates and Action Items

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  1. Reauthorization The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

  2. Implementation Schedule

  3. Categorical Eligibility of Foster Children Foster Children are no longer a household of one. Categorically eligible for free meals without application. * Updated School Meal Eligibility Guidance by Spring 2011

  4. Applications & Social Security Numbers • Only the Last 4 of the Social Security Number • No Social Security Numbers for Verification

  5. Implementation Schedule

  6. New Meal Patterns COMMENT! COMMENT! COMMENT! Actions LEAs can take now: • Encourage students to take fruits and vegetables. • Limit starchy vegetables. • Incorporate the vegetable subgroups into menus. • Offer more whole grain food items. • Decrease sodium by selecting lower sodium products and modifying recipes.

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  8. Paid Meal Price Average price must equal the difference of the federal reimbursement for free meals and the federal reimbursement for paid meals. $2.72 -.26 cents = $2.46

  9. Nutrition Requirements Milk • Milk must be non-fat or 1% low fat. • Flavored milk must be non-fat.

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  14. We will put out information on all of these items as we get guidance from USDA.My Advice: Take a deep breath. We will all get through this together.

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