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Geographic Preference Procurement Simplification for Child Nutrition Programs

$19.99

This course presents the latest USDA rule clarifying how geographic preference can be used in purchasing food for Child Nutrition Programs. Learn about the updated language affecting the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program. The course breaks down the new regulatory text, guidance on local product specification and scoring advantage, and outlines how to maintain compliance while supporting local agriculture. Ideal for program operators and state agencies.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the clarified requirements for applying geographic preference in CNP procurement.
* Identify the actionable steps for compliance with the updated regulatory language.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance and the importance of adhering to clarified procurement standards.
* Apply the clarified definitions and strategies for geographic preference in their procurement processes.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Why This Course is Important
Without this course, you may miss critical updates that make procurement rules clearer and risk falling out of compliance, potentially jeopardizing funding or creating unnecessary administrative burdens.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-26-2194-1