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Child Nutrition REAUTHORIZATION The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids act 2010 public law 111-296

Child Nutrition REAUTHORIZATION The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids act 2010 public law 111-296. Southwest Superintendent Meeting Henniker February 11, 2011 Elaine VanDyke, evandyke@ed.state.nh.us. Proposed Rules process . Rules that guide the ACT take time to develop and implement.

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Child Nutrition REAUTHORIZATION The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids act 2010 public law 111-296

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  1. Child Nutrition REAUTHORIZATION The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids act 2010public law 111-296 Southwest Superintendent Meeting Henniker February 11, 2011 Elaine VanDyke, evandyke@ed.state.nh.us

  2. Proposed Rules process • Rules that guide the ACT take time to develop and implement. • The ACT has a three-year implementation phase of the more complex laws. • There are portions of the law that are retroactive to October 1, 2010. • The Bureau has a section of our website where all Reauthorization memos are posted. http://www.education.nh.gov/program/nutrition/index.htm

  3. HIGH LIGHTS OF THE LAW

  4. HIGH LIGHTS OF THE LAW • Adds 6 cents performance based increase in meal rates for school lunches that meet forthcoming nutrition standards for breakfast and lunch. • Gives USDA authority to establish nutrition standards for all foods sold on the school grounds throughout the day. • Strengthens Local School Wellness Policies requirements to provide for public input, transparency and implementation plan. • Allows only lower-fat milk options to be served. • Ensures that water is available free of charge during the meal service. • Sets performance benchmarks • Makes foster children automatically eligible for free meals.

  5. Actions Schools Can Take NOW • Nutritionally: • Increase the amount of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables you serve during meals • Limit milk choices to fat free and/low-fat • Consider how Free water may be provided • Offer more WHOLE grains to students • Review Wellness Policies • Financially: • Ensure that the your districts are monthly utilizing the Direct Certification software • Review your Charging Policies to ensure the policies address annual debt collection and payments, alternate meals served • Review meal price charged to “paid” students in relation to Free reimbursement. • Review any indirect costs charged to Food Service

  6. NEXT STEPS • It is a process to implement and train to new legislation • Expect USDA to summarize public comments • Develop interim and final rule • Revise technical Assistance materials • USDA will work with State Agencies to facilitate implementation

  7. Where to go for HELP • http://www.education.nh.gov/program/nutrition/index.htm • Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services • http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/ • USDA School Meals site • Contacts: • Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services • 271-3646 • Advocates: • HNHfoundation T: 603.229.3260 (o) 603.545.2524 (c) • Website: www.hnhfoundation.org

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