Summer Food for Kids: Ditch the Plan, Speed Up Meals
Published Date: 6/6/2025
Rule
Summary
This new rule makes it easier for schools and local groups to run summer meal programs by removing a tricky paperwork step called the Coordinated Services Plan. It helps kids get meals faster through the Summer EBT and Summer Food Service Programs, especially in rural areas. These changes start right away and save time and effort without cutting any funding.
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Removes CSP Paperwork for Summer Meals
If your child's school or local group runs summer meal programs, the rule removes the Coordinated Services Plan (CSP) paperwork requirement for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) starting right away. This means sponsors spend less time on that paperwork so kids can get meals faster, and the rule does not cut any funding.
Easier Rural Non‑Congregate Meal Access
The rule removes the CSP requirement for the Rural Non‑Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program and Summer EBT, which helps rural sponsors deliver meals more quickly and with less paperwork starting right away. The change is intended to save time and effort for rural meal providers and does not cut funding.
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