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Title 42
Title 42
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS
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Congressional declaration of policy
Authorization of appropriations; “Secretary” defined
Apportionments to States
Nutrition promotion
Direct expenditures for agricultural commodities and other foods
Whole grain products
Pulse crop products
Payments to States
State disbursement to schools
Program requirements
State performance on enrolling children receiving program benefits for free school meals
Local school wellness policy
Direct disbursement to schools by Secretary
Special assistance funds
Miscellaneous provisions
Summer food service program for children
Summer electronic benefits transfer for children program
Commodity distribution program
Election to receive cash payments
Child and adult care food program
Meal supplements for children in afterschool care
Pilot projects
Fresh fruit and vegetable program
Department of Defense overseas dependents’ schools
Training, technical assistance, and food service management institute
Compliance and accountability
Childhood hunger research
State childhood hunger challenge grants
Duties of Secretary relating to nonprocurement debarment
Information clearinghouse
Program evaluation
Ensuring safety of school meals