Outlook: Nutrition programs

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Rules Part 305 School Food Service
The School Food Service Rules (23 Illinois Administrative Code 305), effective October 17, 2006,
establish food and beverage requirements for items sold to students in grades 8 and below before or
during the school day, clarify the Illinois Free Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements for all public
schools, establish procedures for student workers in the food service area, and clarify state requirements
for government-donated commodities.
Visit our website at www.isbe.net/nutrition for the links below which provide updated information and
technical assistance in implementing the amended rules.
1. School Food Service Rules (23 Illinois Administrative Code 305)
2. Guidance Document on School Food Service Rules, includes updated questions and answers
3. Request for Exemption from Food and Beverage Requirements (ISBE Form 69-10)
	 Illinois Food Requirement Calculator
School Wellness Policy Task
Force Statewide Nutrition
Standards Report Released
The Illinois School Wellness Policy Task
Force continues its work as outlined in the
Public Act 094-0199. The required report on
statewide nutrition standards was submitted
to the Governor and General Assembly as
of January 1, 2007. For access to this report
and a complete list of Task Force members,
please visit http://www.isbe.net/nutrition/htmls/
wellness_policy.htm.
January 2007
Important Dates
• Fluid Milk Substitutions Comment Period Ends January 8, 2007
(http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/proposed/11-09-06.pdf)
• Verification Summary Report Due Date January 18, 2007
(http://www.isbe.net/nutrition/htmls/instructions.htm#ver)
• Local on-site review completion deadline (keep file at
school), February 1, 2007 (http://www.isbe.net/nutrition/
htmls/requirements.htm)
• Annual Commodity Order Form deadline February 2, 2007
(http://www.isbe.net/business.htm)
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OUTLOOK
Nutrition Programs
Illinois State Board of Education
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January 2007 Outlook
In this issue . . .
Rules Part 305 School Food Service................................................ 1
School Wellness Policy Task Force Statewide Nutrition
Standards Report Released..................................................... 1
Breakfast Survey.............................................................................. 2
Wrapping Up KidsFest 2006............................................................ 2
ADMINISTRATION
Food Allergies—Avoiding Cross Contamination............................ 2
Peanut Allergy and Your School’s Responsibilities......................... 2
REMINDER! Verification Summary Report Due
January 18, 2007..................................................................... 3
Civil Rights Complaint Procedures................................................. 3
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Maximize Your Commodity Usage This Winter and Spring........... 3
FOOD SERVICE and NUTRITION
When Is a Grain Whole?.................................................................. 3
National School Breakfast Week..................................................... 4
GRANTS, AWARDS, and HONORS
Grant Writing Tips........................................................................... 4
TRAINING, TIPS, and TOOLS
Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification............................... 4
Illinois School Nutrition Association’s 57th Annual Conference
Announced—School Nutrition Steps Up to the Plate............. 5
Nutrition Education That Works: An Integrated Approach.............. 5
Mealtime Sampler Newsletter Online.............................................. 5
Top Ten Food Service Resources Available Through the
Nutrition Education Loan Library..........................................5
State and National Internet Resources for Allergies........................ 5
MyPyramid for Kids FREE Resources............................................5
National Restaurant Association Show............................................ 6
February is American Heart Month.................................................6
Calendar of Events—February.................................................... 6
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