February 7, 2011
TO: Sponsors of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
RE: Proposed rule for NSLP/SBP Meal Patterns
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/regulations/2011-01-13.pdf
Background: On Thursday, January 13, 2011, USDA issued a proposed rule to change
some regulatory requirements of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School
Breakfast Program (SBP). The proposed rule includes changes to the NSLP and SBP
meal patterns designed to meet the recommendations of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for
Americans. The implementation date for meal pattern changes in the proposed rule is the
2012-2013 school year.
Resources: A USDA webinar, which provides more information, can be viewed at:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/multimedia/Webinars/Proposed_Rule_SessionNoQA_011911.wmv
Action: Program sponsors and community members are encouraged to submit comments
on the proposed rule through the website
www.regulations.gov by April 13, 2011.
Enclosures:
- Summary: What’s Different in the Proposed Menu Patterns - proposed menu pattern
changes
- Actions Schools Can Take Now - provides suggestions on how to begin preparing for
the changes now
After USDA analyzes the submitted comments, a final rule will be published. Information
and training on the final rule will be available at that time.
If you have questions, please contact your assigned Child Nutrition Specialist.
Sincerely,
Heidi Dupuis
Manager, School Nutrition