Media Releases and Waivers

Media Releases

National

Nationwide Waivers
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

State

Requested: Summer 2025 Child Nutrition Programs 12(l) Waiver Checklist for waivers related to excessive heat (non-congregate meal service, meal service times, parent or guardian meal pick up); waivers related to air quality advisories (non-congregate meal service, meal service times, parent or guardian meal pick up); and offer versus serve.

Requested: SY2025-2026 Child Nutrition Programs 12(l) waiver checklist for NSLP and SBP program operators to provide flexibility to offer NSLP and SBP meals when school buildings are closed with virtual learning due to unanticipated causes.