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HNS 32-2020: SFSP/ SSO Waivers during Unanticipated School Closure and Waiver Expiration Dates - UPDATED This memo provides a summary of waivers made available to SFAs and COs who are operating the SFSP and SSO during unanticipated school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These waivers have been provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) through the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Additionally, this memo provides SFSP and SSO program operators notice regarding the updated expiration dates of these waivers. This memorandum updates and replaces HNS# 27-2020. For additional information regarding current waivers, please review USDA’s Guidance SP 18-2020, SFSP 10-2020 dated May 19, 2020.

Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman are honoring school nutrition specialists and school lunch workers across the state for their hard work to keep Arizona’s children fed all year-round, especially during school closures. To honor the important work of these frontline employees, Governor Ducey proclaimed today “School Lunch Hero Day” across Arizona.