Waiver Requests
Date Posted | Waiver Title and Description |
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Feb 8 2021 | |
Aug 3 2020 |
Waiver Request - Continue SSO and SFSP - Delayed/Staggered Reopening of Schools Waiver Request to continue the Seamless Summer Option and the Summer Food Service Program During Unanticipated School Closure and Delayed/Staggered Reopening of Schools Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) July 8, 2020 (Amended August 3, 2020) |
Mar 30 2020 |
Waiver Request - Area Eligibility _SSO & SFSP Waiver request to temporarily suspend area eligibility requirements for School Food Authorities and Community Organizations operating the SSO and SFSP during COVID-19 mandated school closures through June 30, 2020 or until the emergency declaration is lifted. |
Mar 9 2020 |
2020 Waiver Congregate Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures for Coronavirus - NC Waiver request to allow SFSP and SSO non-congregate meal service for children during unanticipated school closure that could result from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. |
Nov 2019 | The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) announced today that it will request statewide waivers from the Food and Nutrition Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) of statutory and regulatory requirements in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), in accordance with federal guidance. The waivers relate to the SFSP flexibilities and policies that were rescinded through Policy Memoranda SFSP 01-2019, Summer Food Service Program Memoranda Rescission; SFSP 03-2020, Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures and the March 23, 2000 Policy Memorandum on determining sponsors for the current year administrative review schedule.
The following waivers have been submitted to the USDA for consideration:
The goal of these waivers is to reinstate the rescinded flexibilities that allow for efficient and cost-effective program management and to reduce the administrative burden for sponsoring organizations and the State Agency. |
Aug 2019 | TITLE: Waiver Request: Administrative Review Cycle DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to Section 12(l)(1)(A)(ii) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA), the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is proposing waiver of the 3-year Administrative Review cycle prescribed in 7 CFR §210.18. 7 CFR §210.18 requires NCDPI to complete Administrative Reviews of School Food Authorities participating in School Nutrition Programs. NCDPI is proposing and seeking approval of a 5-year Administrative Review cycle. |
Dec 2018 | TITLE: Waiver for First Week Site Visits DESCRIPTION: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is requesting a waiver from the US Department of Agriculture, from the requirements of Section 225.15(d)(2) of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This Section requires Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) School Food Authorities and other sponsors to visit each of their sites at least once during the first week of operation and take such actions as are necessary to correct any deficiencies. If granted, this waiver is expected to provide greater administrative and fiscal efficiencies in the operation of the Program. The NCDPI is requesting a waiver for the first week visit for School Food Authorities and other sponsors in good standing and operating
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Dec 2018 | TITLE: Eligibility for Closed Enrolled Sites Pursuant to 7 CFR 225.15(f)
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