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Is there a mechanism for schools to serve meals to students in the case of a H1N1 related closure?

April 26, 2017Case closure h1n1 MEALS mechanism schools serve students

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Is there a mechanism for schools to serve meals to students in the case of a H1N1 related closure?

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In the event of a school closure because of a H1N1-related public health emergency, school food authorities (SFAs) and community organizations (COs) will be able to offer reimbursable meals in non-congregate settings under special provisions under a modified Summer Food Service Program or the National School Lunch Program’s Seamless Summer Option. Since no duplication of coverage is allowed, SFAs and COs are encouraged to work together to ensure meals are provided to students in the event of an H1N1-related school closure. This special program allowance may be invoked only upon the declaration of a public health emergency. Click here to read the Letter from Commissioner Todd Staples of the Texas Department of Agriculture about the H1N1 provision. Click here for a Fact Sheet about operating under the H1N1 provision from the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture).