Press Releases

Public Notification – Child and Adult Care Food Program Waiver Request

Friday, September 18, 2020

The Rhode Island Department of Education plans on submitting a waiver request to that will allow flexibility in conducting program reviews, as required by federal regulations, while program operato ...

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Public Notification: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Waiver Request

Friday, September 04, 2020

The RI Department of Education is seeking a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services. ...

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Public Notification: School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program Waiver Requests

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Rhode Island Department of Education is submitting waivers for relief from certain regulatory requirements of the USDA's School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP): ...

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Public Notification: Summer Food Service Program Waiver Requests

Monday, August 17, 2020

The Rhode Island Department of Education plans on submitting several extension requests for relief from previously waived requirements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during unexpected sc ...

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RIDE Releases Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced Price Meals

Friday, August 14, 2020

PROVIDENCE, RI - Angélica Infante-Green, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free or reduced-price meals or free mil ...

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