Special Milk Program

In FY 2017, the Special Milk Program supplied over 41 million half pints of milk to children nationwide.

In FY 2017, the Special Milk Program supplied over 41 million half pints of milk to children nationwide.

Providing Nutritious Milk to Children

The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other federal meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also participate in the Special Milk Program to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not have access to the school meal programs.

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Proposed Rule: Restoration of Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Flexibilities
Proposed Rule
Notice to Stakeholders: USDA Publishes Proposed Rule Maintaining School Meal Flexibilities
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Final Rule
Special Milk Program Waivers SY 2020-21
Waivers
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Data
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension
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Notices
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Comment Request
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