Reauthorization
3/9/2016
Enhancements and Impacts of Federal Child Nutrition Regulations on Students, Staff, Finances, and Administration Angela Olige Assistant Commissioner Food and Nutrition Texas Department of Agriculture
Reauthorization
2015 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act called for Congressional review
1
3/9/2016
$1 MILLION — Farm to school grants $14.5 MILLION — Reduce waste, fraud and abuse and ensure resources target those in need
$35 MILLION — School equipment grants
84th Legislature HB 1305 – LOCALLY FUNDED BREAKFAST Public and charter schools School Breakfast Program or locally funded State compensatory funding impact
HB 3562 – PREPAID MEAL CARDS GRACE PERIOD Mandated • Notification • No fee or interest
SB 20 – PROCUREMENT State agencies and higher education
2
3/9/2016
State Nutrition Policy Repeal Remaining three nutritional guidelines
Exempted Fundraisers Limited per school year Requirements Limitations School options
Texas Department of Agriculture COMMISSIONER SID MILLER
2 CFR 200 Legislative Differences
EDGAR
USDA Compliance Competition Technical Assistance
3
3/9/2016
Definition of Procurement School Impact
Material Change Defined Resources and Training squaremeals.org/procurement fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/procuring-local-foods
246 2014-2016
600+ 2015-2016
• Staff Augmentation • Collaborative Compliance
4
3/9/2016
Purpose
State Agencies
Health Professions
Nutrition Interests
Educational Entities
Objectives Accomplishments
5
3/9/2016
Members • • • • • • • • • • • •
Baylor University San Antonio Food Bank Texas Action for Healthy Kids Texas Association of School Boards Department of State Health Services School Districts Texas Association for School Nutrition East Texas Food Bank Texas Food Bank Network Capital Area Food Bank Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Care for Children
USDA Guidance Resources Available • Texas Department of Agriculture • Texas Association of School Boards
6
3/9/2016
• Best Practices
Meal Appeal University Purpose Objective Outcomes
Boost Meal Appeal Online Chefs in Texas Schools Food Preparation Meal Presentation And More!
7
3/9/2016
Concerns Challenges
2016-2017 Request Deadline Mid-March 2016
Solutions
2015 CEs 374 SFSP 331 SSO
2015 Meals
21,609,337 2016 Application Deadlines April 15 May 1 May 31
8
3/9/2016
National Farm to School Survey 42,173 schools were engaged in farm to school activities as of school year 2014-2015 $598 million was invested in local foods; representing a $212 million increase from the previous survey
Effective July 1, 2015 Continuing Education
State agency directors
State agency staff
School nutrition directors
School nutrition managers
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Resources
9
3/9/2016
Advantages Challenges Impacts Statistics Online Tool SquareMeals.org/CEPGuide
Program Year 2016 $9,015,708
291 Schools Participating in School Year 2015-2016!
10
3/9/2016
Advantages Purpose Challenges
Advantages Challenges Texas has 1,007 awards – MORE THAN ANY OTHER STATE!
11
3/9/2016
Texas Department of Agriculture COMMISSIONER SID MILLER In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 8778339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)
(2) (3)
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Enhancements and Impacts of Federal Child Nutrition Regulations on Students, Staff, Finances, and Administration Angela Olige Assistant Commissioner Food and Nutrition Texas Department of Agriculture
Reauthorization
2015 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act called for Congressional review
1
3/9/2016
$1 MILLION — Farm to school grants $14.5 MILLION — Reduce waste, fraud and abuse and ensure resources target those in need
$35 MILLION — School equipment grants
84th Legislature HB 1305 – LOCALLY FUNDED BREAKFAST Public and charter schools School Breakfast Program or locally funded State compensatory funding impact
HB 3562 – PREPAID MEAL CARDS GRACE PERIOD Mandated • Notification • No fee or interest
SB 20 – PROCUREMENT State agencies and higher education
2
3/9/2016
State Nutrition Policy Repeal Remaining three nutritional guidelines
Exempted Fundraisers Limited per school year Requirements Limitations School options
Texas Department of Agriculture COMMISSIONER SID MILLER
2 CFR 200 Legislative Differences
EDGAR
USDA Compliance Competition Technical Assistance
3
3/9/2016
Definition of Procurement School Impact
Material Change Defined Resources and Training squaremeals.org/procurement fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/procuring-local-foods
246 2014-2016
600+ 2015-2016
• Staff Augmentation • Collaborative Compliance
4
3/9/2016
Purpose
State Agencies
Health Professions
Nutrition Interests
Educational Entities
Objectives Accomplishments
5
3/9/2016
Members • • • • • • • • • • • •
Baylor University San Antonio Food Bank Texas Action for Healthy Kids Texas Association of School Boards Department of State Health Services School Districts Texas Association for School Nutrition East Texas Food Bank Texas Food Bank Network Capital Area Food Bank Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Care for Children
USDA Guidance Resources Available • Texas Department of Agriculture • Texas Association of School Boards
6
3/9/2016
• Best Practices
Meal Appeal University Purpose Objective Outcomes
Boost Meal Appeal Online Chefs in Texas Schools Food Preparation Meal Presentation And More!
7
3/9/2016
Concerns Challenges
2016-2017 Request Deadline Mid-March 2016
Solutions
2015 CEs 374 SFSP 331 SSO
2015 Meals
21,609,337 2016 Application Deadlines April 15 May 1 May 31
8
3/9/2016
National Farm to School Survey 42,173 schools were engaged in farm to school activities as of school year 2014-2015 $598 million was invested in local foods; representing a $212 million increase from the previous survey
Effective July 1, 2015 Continuing Education
State agency directors
State agency staff
School nutrition directors
School nutrition managers
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Resources
9
3/9/2016
Advantages Challenges Impacts Statistics Online Tool SquareMeals.org/CEPGuide
Program Year 2016 $9,015,708
291 Schools Participating in School Year 2015-2016!
10
3/9/2016
Advantages Purpose Challenges
Advantages Challenges Texas has 1,007 awards – MORE THAN ANY OTHER STATE!
11
3/9/2016
Texas Department of Agriculture COMMISSIONER SID MILLER In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 8778339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)
(2) (3)
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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