March 24 , 2020
President Trump signed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which contains several provisions to support school nutrition programs working to serve students during coronavirus-related school closures. SNA has been   advocating   for more emergency feeding options for school meal programs. On March 20th, USDA released three nationwide waiver approval letters for states under Section 2202 of H.R. 6201. 

School Food Authorities (SFAs) and other community organizations can seek financial assistance through emergency grants from No Kid Hungry.
                                                                                       
SNA joined 20 allied organizations in a letter urging USDA to implement school nutrition program waivers provided through the Families First Coronavirus Act , signed by the President on March 18th.

The USDA has posted income eligibility guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk effective from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

House Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) introduced legislation to provide more than $3 billion in emergency funding for early childhood education programs, K-12 schools and higher education institutions in response to the severe disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to combat the impact of school closures due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, several states have introduced amendments and legislation to address any complications and shortfalls for providing meals and services through School Meal Programs.
SNA is providing a series of educational webinars providing the latest updates and best practices for dealing with these unprecedented school closures due to Covid-19.

Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) Meals Matter webinar series assist school nutrition professionals in the operation of school meal programs.
Featured in SNA President Gay Anderson’s article on District Administration, school nutrition staff prepare emergency meals for students in South Dakota’s Brandon Valley School District. 
Tuesday Takeaway
The deadline to comment on Proposed School and Summer Meal flexibilities has been extended to April 22, 2020. 
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Mystery Chat Corner

On March 24, 2005, what U.S. TV comedy series premiered based on the British version created by Comedian Ricky Gervais?  

Tuesday Morning is a weekly Web-based policy and awareness newsletter of the School Nutrition Association. The newsletter provides members with up-to-date federal legislative news as well as a sampling of child nutrition program media coverage. Additionally, state legislative activity is listed.