Document provides technical assistance and procedures to School Food Authorities (SFA’s) that decide to sell food and beverages outside of/in addition to reimbursable meals during the school day

(2) REQUIREMENTS.

• (a) Each local board of education shall through policy or administrative procedure maximize student participation and quality meals in the school nutrition program by providing the following:
• 1. Participation by all schools in a state-approved nutrition program.
• 2. A policy regarding the sale of competitive foods which includes the following, at a minimum:
• (i) Adherence to Public Law 11 - 296, The Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010 regarding exempt fundraisers; and
• (ii) Prohibitions from the sale of foods that do not meet the federal criteria:
• (I) During the school day; and
• (II) On the school campus.

Document provides questions and answers related to compliance with Smart Snacks regulations.

Document provides guidance for School Food Authorities that are considering a meal vending machine to be incorporated into their National School Lunch and School Breakfast program.