Outline of the state of Maine
State
Maine
Required

Category
School Meals

Category
School Meals

State law requires that School Meals-meet USDA nutrition standards.

Maine Revised Statutes 20-A 6601. Acceptance of federal law

The State shall comply with the following laws in consideration of the receipt of benefits under them:

1. The National School Lunch Program Act. The National School Lunch Program Act, enacted June 4, 1946, and applicable amendments;

2. The Child Nutrition Act. The Child Nutrition Act, enacted October 11, 1966, and applicable amendments;

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Maine Revised Statutes 20-A 6602. School food service programs

A. A public school shall participate in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) and provide Type A meals as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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