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Published: 3 hours ago
" Several revised Administrator’s Reference Manual (ARM) sections have been posted and released as follows. A significant portion of this release incorporates new guidance related to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, and FSMC guidance previously available in FAQ format has now also been incorporated. Update Guide sections located at the beginning of each ARM section provide more information about the topics addressed in each release.
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A significant portion of this release incorporates new guidance in alignment with the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Section 18, Food Service Contracts, was updated to incorporate content from TDA’s Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. Additional revisions include updated procurement thresholds, simplified meal pattern charts, and clarifications to existing ARM guidance.
Guidance changes and clarifications were made to the following:
• Section 2a, Certification
• Section 2, Program Application & Agreement
• Section 3, Civil Rights & Confidentiality
• Section 4, Eligibility
• Section 5, Special Provision Options
• Section 6, Verification
• Section 7, Breakfast Meals
• Section 8, Lunch Meals
• Section 9, Pre-K Meals
• Section 10, Afterschool Snacks
• Section 14, USDA Foods
• Section 14a, USDA Foods Processing
• Section 16, Financial System
• Section 16a, Contract Management
• Section 17, Procurement
• Section 17a, Procurement Procedures
• Section 18, Food Service Contracts
• Section 19, Meal Pricing
• Section 20, Counting & Claiming
• Section 21, Meal Service
• Section 23, Food Product Labeling
• Section 25, Meal Accommodations
• Section 31, Administrative & Other Compliance Reviews
Update Guide sections located at the beginning of each ARM section provide more information about the topics addressed in each release.
You can find the ARM at on SquareMeals
TDA developed a video to guide CEs through the latest release of the ARM. The video is available on the NSLP Resources page of www.SquareMeals.org, under "Webinars." This video can also be viewed on YouTube.
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