Resource type
Training and Outreach
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