Outline of the state of Mississippi
State
Mississippi
Required

Category
School Meals

Category
School Meals

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

Mississippi Administrative Code 7-3-38.11 Nutrition Standard

  1. The Mississippi Department of Education intends that:
    • ii. Healthy food preparation.
    • i. Schools shall comply with the existing USDA NSLP/SBP meal pattern requirements.
Policy Type
Regulation

Mississippi Administrative Code 7-3-38.11 Nutrition Standard

  1. The Mississippi Department of Education recognizes that:
    • a. A crucial relationship exists between nutrition and health and nutrition and learning. The health and nutrition needs of growing students are met with USDA school meals programs.
    • b. As a minimum, school districts must follow all current and future requirements and recommendations of the USDA National School Lunch Program Meal Patterns and Nutrient Standard.
Policy Type
Regulation