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Public Notice - Child Nutrition Program State Waiver Request
In accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Services policy memorandum, SP 15-2018, CACFP 12-2018, SFSP 05-2018 - Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request Guidance and Protocol-Revised, May 24, 2018, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a waiver of statutory and/or regulatory Program requirements to allow SFSP Sponsors to provide non-congregate meal service at outdoor sites when experiencing excessive heat.
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