Louisiana Fit Kids COVID-19 Resources

Louisiana Department of Education

COVID-19 Information & Resources

Louisiana Department of Education Strong Start 2020 Graphic

Strong Start 2020 Louisiana's Plan
Toolkit for Reopening School Meal Programs
PPE Vendors - OSP Reference
Strong Start 2020 School Nutrition Reopening Toolkit

U.S. Department of Agriculture

FNS Response to COVID-19
Child Nutrition Program Meal Service During COVID-19: Best Practices for Parent Pick Up
Feeding Kids When Schools Are Closed Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Seamless Summer Option: Providing Multiple Meals at a Time During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Louisiana: COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities
School Meals Programs: Providing Multiple Meals at a Time During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

State of Louisiana

Governor’s Proclamation JBE 2020-25 (March 11, 2020 – April 9, 2020)

Section 4: Pursuant to La. R.S. 29:724(D)(l), the Louisiana Procurement Code (La. R.S. 39: 1551, et seq.) and Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2211, et seq.) and their corresponding rules and regulations are hereby suspended for the purpose of the procurement of any good or services necessary to respond to this emergency.

Governor's Proclamation JBE 2020-32 (March 19, 2020 – April 13, 2020)

Section 1 (L): The provisions of La R.S. 17:194(B) are hereby suspended to allow for the school districts to have greater flexibility for administration of a nutrition program for students affected by this emergency.

School Nutrition Association

Thought Starters on Reopening Schools for SY2020-21

Child Nutrition Sharing Site

Transitional Menu Planning Tool

The Texas Department of Agriculture has developed a Transitional Menu Planning Tool for School Nutrition Professionals as they plan for meal service this fall. Service style may change, but menus and products can remain the same. By planning a quality, transitional menu now, programs will be prepared for any service style.