1. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org USDA Proposed Rule on Professional Standards

2. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org In 2009… February 4, 2014 – Proposed Rule Released HHFKA Passed with Provision on Prof. Standards Recommendations Submitted to Congress/USDA SNA Task Force on Professional Standards Organizations Interested in Prof. Standards Inclusion in 2010 CNR

3. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Just the Facts FNS issued a Proposed Rule on Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals. SNA immediately activated the Professional Standards Task Force to craft official response. SNA encourages you to provide comments to SNA on thoughts and concerns. Members can also submit own comments to USDA.

4. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Just the Facts The Proposed Rule implements four directives from the HHFKA: –mandatory minimum education, training and certification requirements for school nutrition directors; –annual training and certification requirements for local school nutrition personnel; –criteria and standards for the selection of State Agency directors with responsibility for NSLP and SBP; and –mandatory state-provided annual training of local educational agency and school nutrition personnel in administrative practices under the NSLP and SBP.

5. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Just the Facts The requirements of the Proposed Rule will not take effect until July 1, 2015. Education/experience qualifications will not apply to current personnel. Requirements will only apply to persons hired on or after July 1, 2015. Continuing training requirements will apply to all personnel.

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7. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Required Minimum Education Standards: Directors in ≤ 2,499 School Districts Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in listed fields; OR Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and a State-recognized certificate in listed fields; OR Associate’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in listed fields; and at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR High school diploma (or GED) and 5 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

8. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Required Minimum Education Standards: Directors in 2,500-9,999 School Districts Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in listed fields; OR Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and a State-recognized certificate in listed fields; OR Associate’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in listed fields; and at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR High school diploma (or GED) and 5 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

9. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Required Minimum Education Standards: Directors in ≥ 10,000 School Districts Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in listed fields; OR Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, and a State-recognized certificate in listed fields; OR Associate’s degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in listed fields; and at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience; OR High school diploma (or GED) and 5 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

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11. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Preferred Minimum Education Standards Directors in ≤ 2,499 School Districts: Directors hired without an associate’s degree are encouraged to work toward attaining one.

12. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Preferred Minimum Education Standards: Directors in 2,500-9,999 School Districts: Directors hired without a bachelor’s degree strongly encouraged to work toward bachelor’s.

13. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Preferred Minimum Education Standards: Directors in ≥ 10,000 School Districts: Master’s degree, or willingness to work toward a Master’s degree. At least one year of management experience, preferably in school nutrition, strongly recommended. At least 3 credit hours at the university level in food service management plus at least 3 credit hours in nutritional sciences.

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15. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Minimum Prior Training Standards At least 8 hours of food safety training 3 years prior to their starting date or completed within 30 days of start date. For all newly hire directors regardless of school district size.

16. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Required Minimum Training & Education Standards DirectorsManagersStaff (20+ Hours) 15 hours12 hours8 hours Required for all current and new hires regardless of school district size.

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18. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org State Agency Standards State directors hired after July 1, 2015 required to have: –Bachelor’s degrees, –Knowledge and experience in institutional food service, operations, management, business and/or nutrition education, and – additional leadership and management skills related to child nutrition. Degree needs to have concentration in listed fields. Strongly prefer a Master’s degree, five years of experience and professional certification. 15 hours of additional annual training.

19. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org State Agency Provided Training State agencies must: –18 hours of annual training to SFAs and state distribution agencies. Topics include: –administrative practices –accuracy of approvals for free and reduced price meals, –the identification of reimbursable meals at the POS, –nutrition, health and food safety, –any other topics designated by FNS

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21. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org How SNA Can Help SNA’s Governing Council will be proactive in ensuring that its Certification / Credentialing programs meet the requirements as specified by the USDA professional standards; Any changes would be subject to the date of implementation of the proposed Professional Standards; and SNA is working with the USDA to provide informational webinars that can provide further clarity on the interpretation of the requirements

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