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What does “offer vs. serve” mean?
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Offer versus serve was established in October 1975 when Public Law 94-105 mandated that students in high school would not be required to accept offered foods they did not intend to consume. At the middle school and elementary levels, the policy is optional and it is up to each individual, district to decide whether they wish to extend offer vs. serve to the middle or elementary level. New Caney ISD Child Nutrition has chosen to extend offer vs. serve to include the elementary and middle schools.
The five components of the meal include:
Meat or meat alternate
Fruit
Vegetable
Bread and grains
Milk
As long as the student takes three of the five items, the meal will be counted as a complete meal and eligible for reimbursement.
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