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ERIC Number: ED610265
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 28
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
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Reopening Washington Schools 2020: School Nutrition Programs
Eko, Leanne; Beechler, Liz
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Many students rely on school meals to meet their nutritional needs. Additionally, the economic impact of COVID-19 has resulted in more families needing assistance. The intent and purpose of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs is to ensure access to meals for students in need. Meal service is expected to continue whether instruction is happening in-person or remotely. The overarching framework of School Nutrition Programs should be to ensure access to school meals, with special attention on access by students who qualify for free or reduced-price (F/RP) meals and preparing and providing meals while following Department of Health (DOH) guidelines. The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released the "Reopening Washington Schools 2020: District Planning Guide" (ED606044) and "Bulletin B059-20 School Nutrition Programs Guide to Returning to School" which provided recommendations and guidance for school districts as they plan for the reopening of schools. This guide provides additional details regarding school meals and school reopening. Topics covered include: (1) Waivers; (2) Scheduling Concepts and Meal Distribution Models; (3) Washington Department of Health's Health and Safety Requirements; (4) Planning and Considerations for Meal Distribution Methods; (5) Planning and Considerations for Public Health Measures; (6) Planning and Considerations for Staffing and Training; (7) Food Distribution; and (8) Purchasing during the 2020-21 School Year. [This report was prepared by the OSPI Return to School Task Force Food and Nutrition Sub-Group.]
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Old Capitol Building, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200. Tel: 360-725-6000; Web site: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Publication Type: Guides - General
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Identifiers - Location: Washington
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