Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1997-0001
WIC Program – Immigration Participation in the WIC Program
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, restricts participation in most food assistance programs based on citizenship and alien status. WIC is specifically exempted from these restrictions, however, states have the option to limit participation to citizens and qualified aliens.
WIC 1997-3
01/13/1997
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1996-0014
PL 104-193: Changes to Applications for Waivers in the Child Nutrition Programs
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 made a number of changes to the National School Lunch Act which governs the waiver process in the child nutrition programs. This memorandum identifies the changes and provides guidance to be used in developing and submitting waiver requests to the child nutrition division.
12/02/1996