NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06H .0104
Plain English summary
This rule governs the sale of competitive foods in NC public schools, requiring LEAs to meet federal nutrition standards, deposit pre-cafeteria-closing receipts into the nonprofit school food service account, and maintain records per federal regulations. It restricts full-time public school employees from part-time work in nonprofit school food services and limits adult dining in those services to school employees, official personnel, and invited local patrons. Violations may result in denial of participation in the National School Lunch Program.
Key requirements
- All competitive foods shall, at minimum, meet the general nutrition standards established by 7 C.F.R. 210.1.
- Each LEA shall maintain records in accordance with 7 CFR 210.11.
- All receipts from the sale of these items before the cafeteria closes for the day shall be deposited in the nonprofit school food service account.
- Adults may purchase individual food items without purchasing a complete lunch.
- No full-time public school employee is eligible for part-time employment in nonprofit school food services.
- The only adults who may eat in nonprofit school food services are school employees, personnel on official school business, and invited local patrons.
- These persons shall pay, as a minimum, the adult price for lunch.
- The State Board of Education may deny the opportunity to participate in the National School Lunch Program to any LEA which operates in violation of this Rule.
Affected parties
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Public school employees
- School food service staff
- School cafeteria patrons
- Career and Technical Education culinary arts programs
- State Board of Education