Which SFSP and SSFO requirements are waived for H1N1-related school closures?
To support social distancing measures necessary during these outbreaks, the requirement that meals be served and consumed in a congregate setting is waived. Pre-operational training and monitoring requirements are also waived. The requirement that SFSP and SSFO operations occur only at non-school sites during an unexpected school closure that takes place during the school year is also waived. Requests to waive other operational requirements applicable to the need to provide meals during an H1N1-related closure will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • What entities are eligible to operate the SFSP or SSFO during H1N1-related school closures? Any SFA or CO otherwise eligible to operate the SFSP or SSFO and which also enters into an agreement with the NSD to operate such programs when schools are closed due to an H1N1 outbreak may participate. SFAs and COs must have the following items approved by the NSD prior to commencing H1N1 Waiver operations: SFSP or SSFO Agreement, H1N1 Waiver
