Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs
Agriculture Department / Food and Nutrition Administration
This direct final rule amends geographic preference option language in National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Program, and Summer Food Service Program regulations. The changes are customer- focused and intended to simplify program regulations and make them easier to understand. They do not change the meaning of the regulations or their implementation.
Published September 9, 2026Document 2026-18337Effective November 9, 2026
The comment period closed on October 9, 2026. This rule is already final; the agency reviews the comments and may revise it in a later document. See what is open for comment now.