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The National
School Lunch Program regulations at 7 CFR 210.30, FNS Instruction 113, and Arkansas Department of Education
Rules Governing the Certification and Continuing Professional Development of
Child Nutrition Directors, Managers, and Workers
identify annual training
required according to job position of all members of the child nutrition
staff. Presentation and attendance at
training is monitored during the Administrative Review. Documentation of training attendance must be
maintained by the district for a minimum of five years, plus the current school
year.
The required
annual training requirements apply to both self-operated and outsourced child
nutrition programs.
USDA Required Annual Training Topics by
Child Nutrition Job Position
The required
annual training topics by position are as follows:
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CN Director
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CN Manager
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CN Workers
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Free/Reduced
Eligibility, Application, Certification, Verification
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X
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X
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X
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Meal Counting
and Claiming
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X
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X
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Reimbursable
Meal
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X
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X
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Nutrition /
Physical Activity / Healthy Lifestyle
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X
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X
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Food
Preparation
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X
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Food Safety
Standards
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X
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X
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Health
Standards
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X
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X
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Civil Rights
- Including:
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X
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X
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X
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Collection and Use of Data
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X
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X
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X
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Complaint Procedures
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X
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X
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X
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Compliance Review Techniques
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X
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X
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X
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Resolution of Noncompliance
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X
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X
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X
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Reasonable
Accommodation of Children w/
Disabilities (and Special Healthcare Needs)
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X
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X
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X
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Accommodation for Language Assistance
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X
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X
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X
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Conflict Resolution
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X
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X
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X
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Customer Service
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X
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X
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X
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Required Annual Training Hours by Child
Nutrition Job Position
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CN Director
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CN Manager
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CN Workers
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Hours
Required Annually
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12
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10
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10
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If you have questions related to child nutrition staff annual training
requirements, child nutrition staff hiring standards, or other professional
development related topics, contact your area specialist.