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Breakfast Program

 

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  • one-fourth of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C in accordance with the appropriate levels provided in paragraphs 220.8(b), (c) or (e)(1), whichever is applicable;
     
    • SERVICE OR PROGRAM: School Breakfast Program
    • AUTHORITY:  Federal: Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended
    • SERVICE OR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  Local Education Agencies shall ensure that participating schools provide nutritious and well balanced breakfast to children.
       
    Breakfast shall provide:
     
    • provision of the breakfast energy allowances based on appropriate age or grade groups in accordance with the levels provided in paragraphs 220.8(b), (c) or (e)(1), whichever is applicable; and
       
    • the applicable recommendations of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Schools may use  four alternative menu planning methods in order to meet breakfast requirements and the appropriate nutrient and energy levels:
       
    • Nutrient Standard Menu Planning;
    • Assisted Nutrient Standard Menu Planning;
    • Enhanced Food Based Menu Planning;and

    • Traditional Food Based Menu Planning.


    Compliance with the nutrition standards and the nutrient and calorie levels shall be determined by averaging breakfasts offered over a school week.
    Children from low-income families are extended breakfast free or at a reduced price of 30 cents or less based on Temporary Assistance/Food Stamp eligibility or according to a family size and income scale announced annually by the Secretary of Agriculture.
     
    • ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS OR PARTICIPANTS: All children enrolled in a public or nonprofit private school of high school grade or under are eligible to participate.
    • FUNDING OR GRANTS AVAILABLE: Funding is in the form of reimbursement based on rates assigned per paid, reduced price, and free breakfasts served children.
      Full Price Breakfast Reduced Price Breakfast Free Breakfast
    Basic Breakfast Reimbursement Rates (2008-2009)

    $0.2500

    $1.1000

    $1.4000
    Severe Need Reimbursement Rates (2008-2009)

    $0.2500

    $1.3800

    $1.6800
    • ACCESS PROCEDURES: The Department provides schools with the necessary application-agreement forms via the Web in August.  Application Renewals should be submitted by September 15, but not later than September 30.
    • CONTACT PERSON:

    Director, School Food Services
    Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
    P. O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102
    Telephone: (573) 751-3526