School Nutrition Programs

About School Nutrition Programs

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Special Milk Program (SMP), and After School Snack Program are federally assisted meal programs operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. These programs provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. NSLP was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946 and provide per-meal reimbursement for meals served in compliance with USDA requirements.

School Year 2018-2019

• Annual Renewal Forms, Program Templates and Worksheets
• Free and Reduced Price Eligibility Report School Year 2018-2019 (excel)
• Income Eligibility Guidelines – for use in School Year 2018-2019
• Reimbursement Rates for 2017-2018 School Meals Program
• Calendar of Annual Due Dates (pdf)
• Claims for Reimbursement Submission Dates (pdf)
• School Nutrition Programs Administrative Handbook (pdf)
• Administrative Review

Program Links

• Competitive Foods (Smart Snacks)
• Community Eligibility Provision
• School Nutrition Training
• Local Wellness Policies and Resources
• Unpaid Meal Charges Policies and Resources
• Bulletins and Memos
• Child Nutrition Resources
• Menu Certification Documentation
• Appeal Rights (pdf)
• Procurement