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.

 
Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option (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, 2026. 

  • 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, 2026. 

  • Non-Congregate Meal Service (NSLP and SBP) [NSLA, 42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(1)(A) and Child Nutrition Act, 42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)(A)] 
  • Meal Service Times (NSLP and SBP) [7 CFR 210.10(l) and 7 CFR 220.8(l)] 
  • Parent and Guardian Meal Pick Up (NSLP and SBP) [7 CFR 210.10(a), 7 CFR 220.2 (Breakfast), and 7 CFR 220.8(a)] 
  • Offer Versus Serve (NSLP only) [42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(3) and 7 CFR 210.10(e)]

 
Child and Adult Care Food Program: These waivers are intended to provide needed flexibility to support operators of the CACFP in continuing to offer nutritious meals during unanticipated closures. These waivers are effective through June 30, 2026. 

  • 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.