Manual states that a limit of 30 exempt fundraisers per semester may be held at each school site (vending machines, snack shops, and student stores are all considered fundraisers); however, a school site is not authorized to conduct or allow any exempt fundraisers unless the school district has adopted a written policy that meets stated requirements.

Manual states that a limit of 30 exempt fundraisers per semester may be held at each school site (vending machines, snack shops, and student stores are all considered fundraisers); however, a school site is not authorized to conduct or allow any exempt fundraisers unless the school district has adopted a written policy that meets stated requirements.

(b)Exempt fundraisers. A school district that wishes to conduct fundraisers that are exempt from the rules in subsection (a) must adopt a written policy, which shall provide for the following:

• (1) Each school site shall designate a Smart Snacks in School Exempt Fundraiser contact person, who shall be responsible for maintaining up-to-date documentation regarding each exempt fundraiser held at the school site;

• (2) A limit of thirty (30) exempt fundraisers per semester may be held at each school site;

• (3) Exempt fundraisers are prohibited from taking place while meals are being served to students under the National School Lunch Program or the National School Breakfast Program, and while after school snacks are being served to students under the After school Snack Program;

• (4) The maximum duration of any individual exempt fundraiser shall be fourteen (14) days; and

• (5) For each individual exempt fundraiser, documentation must be kept on file at the school site showing:

• (A) The school organization, activity, class, or other group that benefits from the fundraiser; and

• (B) The date(s) the fundraiser is conducted, with the duration not to exceed fourteen (14) days.

(c) A school site is not authorized to conduct or allow any exempt fundraisers unless the school district has adopted a written policy that meets the requirements of this subsection. All competitive foods sold in a school district that does not have such a written policy must meet the nutritional guidelines listed in subsection (a).