LAC 28:LXXIX.1903. School Food Service

A. "Nutrition program" means a program under which meals or snacks are served by any governing authority of a nutrition program provider in this state on a nonprofit basis to individuals in attendance, including any such program under which a nutrition program provider receives assistance out of the funds appropriated by the Congress of the United States. The USDA Child Nutrition Programs include the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and any other nutrition program that may be included in the agreement between the governing authority of a nutrition program provider and the state Department of Education. B. Governing authority of a nutrition program provider means any authority which has executed an agreement or contract with the state Department of Education to participate in a nutrition program. This includes schools, government entities, religious organizations, for profit and non-profit organizations, and any other organization approved under agreement with the LDE to participate in any nutrition program. C. A recognized governing authority of a nutrition program provider shall be eligible to participate in the nutrition programs administered by the LDE, provided that all requirements set forth in the agreement with the state Department of Education are met and maintained. Approvals for participation, any adverse actions, and terminations, shall be in accordance with the signed agreement between the LDE and the governing authority of a nutrition program provider and in accordance with the federal regulations for the nutrition programs. D. Reimbursement payment shall be made only for approved sites operating under an agreement between the governing authority of a nutrition program provider and the LDE. 1. Agreements shall be signed by the designated representative of each governing authority of a nutrition program provider. E. Participating schools or other approved facilities shall adhere to the conditions of the agreement, all applicable federal and state laws, and all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and policies governing the USDA Child Nutrition Programs under the LDE. F. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year and beyond, no public school governing authority or nonpublic school that receives state funds shall serve any food or beverage containing a prohibited ingredient identified in R.S. 197.2 to students in schools under its jurisdiction. 1. The provisions of the Subsection shall apply to breakfast and lunches served to a student on a school campus during regular school hours and to any food or beverages served by the school to a student during aftercare. 2. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to food or beverages served or sold in concession stands and vending machines. 3. Each public school and any nonpublic school that receives state funds shall purchase food produced in Louisiana, to the extent practicable.