🍽️Deregulation of Summer Nutrition Program Requirements
Child Nutrition: Streamlining Plan Requirements for the Summer EBT Program and the Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program
Summary
This rule removes the Coordinated Services Plan (CSP) requirement for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) Program under the "Implementing Provisions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs" interim final rule published December 29, 2023.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Food and Nutrition Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The removal of the Coordinated Services Plan (CSP) requirement reduces compliance burdens for state agencies managing the Summer Food Service and Summer EBT programs. This deregulatory action allows businesses working in food services and nutrition assistance programs to operate with less administrative overhead, potentially increasing program execution efficiency and accessibility.