Prospective Waiver Requests

Arizona is being considered for the following Prospective Waiver Requests:

SUN Bucks:
• Public Notice
In accordance with the requirements in Section 12(l)(1)(A)(ii) of the NSLA, Arizona has requested a waiver to defer the January 1, 2025 compliance date for the Coordinated Services Plan (CSP) for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program (Summer EBT) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The waiver implementation date and time period is January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. The Arizona Department of Education will continue to provide information about 2025 Summer Nutrition Programs through multiple methods, including the agency website.

 
SFSP and SSO (School buildings are closed with no virtual learning): The waivers in this section apply to SFSP and SSO during school closures, when school buildings are closed, and virtual classes are not offered. These waivers would be effective through June 30, 2025. 
•    Non-Congregate Meal Service [NSLA 42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(1)(A), 42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(D), the Child Nutrition Act, 42 U.S.C. 1173(b)(1)(A) and 7 CFR 225.6(i)(15)] 
•    Meal Service Times [7 CFR 210.10(l), 7 CFR 220.8(l),7 CFR 225.16(c)(1), (2), and (3)]  
•    Parent and Guardian Meal Pick Up [NSLA 42 U.S.C. 1761(f)(3) and 7 CFR 210.10(a), 7 CFR 220.2 (Breakfast), 7 CFR 220.8(a), 7 CFR 225.2 (Meals), and 7 CFR 225.9(d)(7)] 
•    Service of Meals at School Sites for Unanticipated School Closures [42 U.S.C. 1761(c)(1) and 7 CFR 225.6(h)(1)(iv)] 
 
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (School buildings are closed with virtual learning):  The waivers in this section are intended to provide needed flexibility to support SFAs in continuing to offer nutritious meals when school buildings are closed, and virtual classes are being offered. These waivers would be effective through June 30, 2025. 
•    Non-Congregate Meal Service [NSLA, 42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(1)(A) and Child Nutrition Act, 42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)(A)] 
•    Meal Service Times [7 CFR 210.10(l) and 7 CFR 220.8(l)] 
•    Parent and Guardian Meal Pick Up [7 CFR 210.10(a), 7 CFR 220.2 (Breakfast), and 7 CFR 220.8(a)] 

•   Offer Versus Serve [42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(3) and 7 CFR 210.10(e)]
•    Offer Versus Serve [42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(3) and 7 CFR 210.10(e)]

• School Year 2024-2025 Ramadan Waiver
(Approved) Non-Congregate Meals During Ramadan. This flexibility waives the requirement to serve meals through the NSLP and SBP in the Congregate setting to students who attend school and are fasting during Ramadan.  Section 12(l) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA), 42 U.S.C. 1760(l), provides FNS authority to waive requirements for State agencies or eligible service providers under certain circumstances. Waiver opt-ins will be submitted via HelpDesk.

Please submit the school year 2024-2025 Ramadan Waiver survey by April 11th, 2025. Failure to submit will result in the Operator being placed on hold. All Operators who submitted a participation form are required to complete the survey, even if the waiver was not utilized.
 
Child and Adult Care Food Program: The waivers in this section apply to the at-risk afterschool component of CACFP only. These waivers are intended to provide needed flexibility to support at-risk afterschool centers in continuing to offer nutritious meals during unanticipated school closures. These waivers are effective through June 30, 2025. 
•    Non-Congregate Meal Service [NSLA, 42 U.S.C. 1766(f)(1)(A)]  
•    Meal Service Times [7 CFR 226.17a(m)] 
•    Parent and Guardian Meal Pick Up [NSLA, 42 U.S.C. 1766(f)(1)(A) and 7 CFR 226.2 (Meals)] 
•    Enrichment Activity [NSLA, 42 U.S.C. 1766(r)(2)(B) and 7 CFR 226.17a(b)(1)(ii) and (iii)] 
 
FNS will consider all complete waiver requests and will make determinations based on relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and authorities.