Institute of Child Nutrition PREVENT landing page

ICN continues to provide information and services to meet the demands and safety precautions associated with delivering meals. They recently released a new PREVENT landing page that provides educational resources…

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NEA’s Making School Meals Safe

With most Pre-K–12 schools fully open for in-person learning, mitigation measures–such as masking and improved ventilation–are critical to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. However, even with the best mitigation measures…

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SAP4Kids

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting impact on students and families, GENYOUth and SAP created SAP4Kids with the goal of streamlining information for families looking for…

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Ensuring Access to the Child Nutrition Programs in the Event of School Closures

Guidelines from FRAC for adjusting Child Nutrition Programs if schools are closed. Resource Provided by Food Research & Action Center

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Increasing Drinking Water Availability in Schools

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires schools to make potable water available at no charge to students, wherever lunch is served, and when breakfast is served in the…

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Smoothing Policy Bumps

On occasion, SNA members are faced with problematic legislation. This report provides advice on possible ways to address and mitigate these situations and help smooth those policy bumps!

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Legislation vs. Regulation

What’s the difference between a piece of legislation and a regulation and how it impacts your daily work life? The following information should help answer your questions!

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Budget and Appropriations Process

We know the U.S. Budget and Appropriations Process can be complicated! This guide should help clarify the process and the impact on Child Nutrition Programs.

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How a Bill Becomes a Law

Curious about how a bill becomes a law? This thorough information guide should answer all of your questions.

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Local Wellness Policies

On July 29, 2016, USDA released the Final Rule on Local School Wellness Policy Implementation under the Healthy, Hunger Free Act of 2010. Since 2006, all schools that participate in…

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