The following list contains regulations, policy memos, and other guidance materials relating to the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
Regulations
- Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (4/25/24)
- Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium (2/7/22}
- Notice of Vacatur: Rescission of Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Flexibilities (11/24/20)
- Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (1/26/12)
Policy Memos
- SP 19-2024, CACFP 07-2024, SFSP 12-2024: Initial Implementation Memorandum: Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- SP 05-2022: Meal Requirements Under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Questions and Answers for Program Operators Updated to Support the Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Effective July 1, 2022
- SP41-2019: Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
- SP40 CACFP17 SFSP17-2019: Smoothies Offered in the Child Nutrition Programs
- SP 53 CACFP 21-2016: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs and the CACFP
- SP 41-2015: Updated Offer versus Serve Guidance for the NSLP and SBP Beginning School Year 2015-2016
- SP 30-2012: Grain Requirements for the National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs
- SP 26-2012: Formulated Grain Fruit Products
Technical Assistance and Guidance Materials
- Updates to the School Nutrition Standards
- PFS Tip Sheet - Evaluate if the Document Is Acceptable
- Tools for Schools
- Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements
- Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
- NSLP & SBP Meal Patterns
- USDA Approved Nutrient Analysis Software
Webinars
- Transitional Standards for Milk, Sodium, and Whole Grains