Sandy Souder School Nutrition Programs Administrator

Milk Requirements Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005 P.L , Section 102 Effective July 1, 2005

Changes in milk requirements involve 4 areas:  Types of milk offered;  Disability requirements;  Other milk substitutions; and,  The sale of milk Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005

Types of Milk Offered  Prior to Reauthorization, SFA’s had to base their milk offerings on “prior year preference.”  Whole milk is no longer required.  Now, must offer “a variety of fat content.”  May offer flavored and unflavored and lactose-free fluid milk.  Memo on the PEARS Form Download Menu, PDE039. Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005

 Places current policy on accommodating children with disabilities into law (prior was a recommendation)  Must provide a fluid milk substitute for a disability that restricts diet  Must have written statement from licensed physician PEARS Memo, Form Download, (PDE015)  Expenses incurred in providing substitution in excess of expenses covered by program reimbursements, are paid by the school district Disability Requirements Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005

 May substitute a non-dairy beverage that is ‘nutritionally equivalent’ for ‘medical or other special dietary needs’ (not a disability) when requested, in writing, by a recognized medical authority or a parent or guardian. Substitutions for Medical or Other Special Dietary Needs Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005

 Must be in writing, PEARS Memo, Form Download, (PDE015).  Expenses incurred in providing substitution in excess of expenses covered by program reimbursements are paid by the school district. Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005 Substitutions for Medical or Other Special Dietary Needs

 The substitution is “nutritionally equivalent” to milk as determined by USDA (must include calcium, protein, vitamins A & D).  SFA must notify SA if implementing the non- medical option. Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005 Substitutions for Medical or Other Special Dietary Needs

Finally, Section 102 prohibits restrictions on the sale or marketing of fluid milk (directly or indirectly) on school premises or during school events. This is to prevent contract limitations on the sale of milk in competition with other beverages. The Sale of Milk Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005