In the May 11, 2015, Federal Register,the FNS proposed, in accordance with provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, revisions to the state agency's administrative review process to establish a unified accountability system designed to ensure that participating school food authorities comply with the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements. Among other procedures, the proposed administrative review process would retain key existing requirements from the Coordinated Review Effort and the School Meals Initiative, provide new review flexibilities and efficiencies for state agencies, and simplify fiscal action procedures. Comments are due July 10, 2015.

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