Nutrition Programs
National School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a voluntary program available to all public schools, private schools, and residential child care institutions which agree to operate a non-profit program offering lunches meeting federal requirements to all children in attendance. The NSLP includes the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Seamless Summer Option, and Afterschool Care Program. For more detailed information, click on Frequently Asked Questions.
- Administrative Handbook (224 pages—Updated July 2009)
- Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs
- Biometric Information
- Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement
- Commodities/Food Distribution Program
- Commonly Used Acronyms
- Contracts and Procurement
- Competitive Procurement and Private Grants for School Food Programs
- Electronic Direct Certification
- Equipment Assistance Grant
- Forms, Documents, and Resources
- Free and Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Data
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
- HACCP Based Food Safety Program Guidance
- Income Eligibility Guidelines
- Legislation, Regulations, and Policies
- Monitoring and Program Requirements
- New Applicants—Program
Participation Request Form
- Online Applications and Reports
- Part 305—School Food Service Rules
- Public Act 096-0734 (which amends Public Act 095-0155)—Summer Food Service Program
- Legislation
- Questions and Answers
- Reimbursement Rates
- School Closings for H1N1 Outbreaks
- School Meals Initiative
- Wellness Policy (NSLP)
