The Special Milk Program (SMP) was first authorized in 1954. In 1966, it was included as part of the Child Nutrition Act. The program provides a subsidy for milk served to eligible children.
The SMP is only available to schools and institutions that do not participate in any other CNP, and for split-session kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not have the option of breakfast or lunch at school.
The law does not include split sessions for any age or grade levels other than kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs. Regulations define a split session as “an education program operating for approximately one-half of the regular school day.” Schools with kindergarten sessions lasting longer than one-half day are not eligible to participate in the SMP.
Non-discrimination Statement
“In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, age and reprisal for prior civil rights activity in any programs or activity conducted for funded by USDA .
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
T0 file a program complaint or discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992 . Submit your completed form or letter to: at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax (202) 690-7442 or by email at: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
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