Overview
Special Milk Program (SMP) provides payment for milk to children who do not have access to other meal programs and may be offered by public, private, and non-profit schools, or camps. Schools in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the National School Breakfast Programs (NSBP) may also participate in this program which provides milk to children in half-day Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten programs who do not have access to the school meal programs.
SMP is a Federally funded program that provides funds to states. These funds are to reimburse sponsors from a set amount, or up to the full price of the milk served to low income children.
Special Milk Program
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Qualifying and Applying
Public, Private or Non-profit Schools, or camp sponsors can qualify for the Special Milk Program (SMP) if they have children enrolled who do not have access to other meal programs.
Special Milk Program Institution Application
Please contact the Utah State Board of Education Child Nutrition Program (CNP) for assistance understanding qualification requirements or if you need assistance with the application process.
Training
Please contact the Utah State Board of Education Child Nutrition Program (CNP) for training requests.
Resources
Reimbursement Rates
State agencies reimburse School Food Authorities (SFAs) for snacks in accordance with the reimbursement rates prescribed by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The reimbursement rates are adjusted annually.
School Meals Reimbursement Rates | Food and Nutrition Service
Reimbursement Claims
Claims for reimbursement for this program are due to the Utah State Board of Education monthly using the approved Child Nutrition software system. For monthly due dates, visit USBE's Financial Operations Website, and select Utah Grants to view Utah Grants Reimbursement Schedule.
Submit claims within 60 days after the claimed month.
- You can amend claims within 60 days or anytime during the fiscal year for fewer meals.
Policy
In coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) our office distributes policy memorandums to provide guidance and clarify program requirements and regulations.
Memorandum: New Bulletin Distribution Explanation
A quick tutorial on how our office structures and distributes policy.
Highlighted USDA/FNS Policy Bulletins/Memorandums
The following policy bulletins/memorandums provide urgent or highly requested content:
For all other related policy information, please refer to the Utah State Board of Education National School Lunch Program (NSLP).