JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the ability of school districts to be innovative in delivering school meals to children through the end of the 2020-21 school year.
In late August, the USDA extended the COVID-19 waiver for the first semester.
USDA is extending waivers through June 30, 2021, that:
- Allow SFSP and SSO meals to be served in all areas and at no cost;
- Permit meals to be served outside of the typically required group settings and meal times;
- Waive meal pattern requirements, as necessary; and
- Allow parents and guardians to pick-up meals for their children.
These program flexibilities allow schools and local program operators to operate a meal service model that best meets their community’s unique needs, while keeping kids and staff safe. Additional flexibilities are being granted on a state-by-state basis, as required by law, to facilitate a wide range of meal service options and accommodate other operational needs.
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