FNS: Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs

Notice of interim final rule with comment period from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) amending the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch Program's Seamless Summer Option (SSO) regulations to codify the flexibility for rural program operators to provide non-congregate meal service in the SFSP and SSO. This rule also establishes regulations and codifies a permanent summer electronic benefits transfer for children program (Summer EBT) to ensure continued access to food when school is not in session for the summer. This rule is effective December 29, 2023. Comments are due by April 29, 2024.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news