USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools and Day Care Facilities through June 2022 to Support Safe Re-opening and Provide Healthy, Nutritious Meals (April 23, 2021)

According to an April 20, 2021 US Department of Education (USDE) press release, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended a range of flexibilities for school meal programs and childcare institutions. Several meal service flexibilities that enable social distancing are now extended through June 30, 2022. The flexibilities also increase the reimbursement rate to school meal operators.

To view the USDE press release, click here.