2026 USDA Policy Memos
These resources are developed by United States Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with all relevant federal laws, executive orders, directives, and policies related to the Child Nutrition Programs. Regulations and policy memos offer guidance and clarifications for State Agencies and sponsors operating these programs:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP),
- School Breakfast Program (SBP),
- Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP),
- Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and
- Seamless Summer Option (SSO).
| Policy Memo Number | Title | Release Date | Description | Newsletter | Program | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP 01-2026 | Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 - Implementation Requirements for the National School Lunch Program | The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released SP 01-2026: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 – Implementation Requirements for the National School Lunch Program. The law immediately expands the types of milk schools may offer through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Flexibilities do NOT apply to the School Breakfast Program (SBP), the Afterschool Snack Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), or the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). |
1/20 CNS Special Update | National School Lunch Program (NSLP) |