Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition Programs Personnel as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
food-assistance · Food and Nutrition Service · Rule · Published 2015-03-02 · Effective 2015-07-01 · 80 FR 11077
Document
Document number
2015-04234
Federal Register citation
80 FR 11077
CFR reference
7 CFR 210
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
food-assistance
Sub-agency
Food and Nutrition Service
Publication date
2015-03-02
Effective date
2015-07-01
USDA docket
FNS-2011-0030
Abstract
This final rule establishes minimum professional standards for school nutrition personnel who manage and operate the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The final rule institutes hiring standards for the selection of State and local school nutrition program directors, and requires all personnel in the school nutrition programs to complete annual continuing education/training. These regulations are expected to result in consistent, national professional standards that strengthen the ability of school nutrition professionals and staff to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.