USDA Policy Memo for Sponsors of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs

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USDA Policy Memo for Sponsors of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs

September 1, 2009

TO: Sponsors of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs

RE: USDA Policy Memo

Enclosed are two (2) policy memos issued by USDA for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program sponsors. Please review these memos carefully for aspects that pertain to your meal program(s).

Schools Program Policy Memo 35-2009 : Questions & Answers for Milk Substitution for Children with Medical or Special Dietary Needs (non-Disability)

The Questions and Answers clarify various issues concerning the substitution of fluid milk in non-disability cases.

Enclosed is FNS Instruction 783-2, Rev. 2 , Meal Substitutions for Medical or Other Special Dietary Reasons, issued on October 14, 1994.

Schools Program Policy Memo 38-2009 : Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household

Modifies the policy related to categorical eligibility for free meals or free milk for children who are member of a household receiving assistance under the SNAP, FDPIR or TANF Program. If a child in the household is qualified for free meals or milk under SNAP, FDPIR or TANF by direct certification or application, all the children in the household qualify for free meals or milk without further documentation.