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to all statutory andregulatory requirements;waivers to the requirements are exceptions.However,Section 12(1)ofthe Richard B.Russell National School Lunch Act(NSLA),42 U.S.C.1760(1),provides USDAauthority to waive requirements for State agencies or eligible service providers under certaincircumstances.  \nThis optional form is designed to streamline the process for State agencies requesting a waiver ofstatutory or regulatory requirements for the Summer Food Service Program(SFSP)and NationalSchool Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option(SSO)for 2026 summer operations(May 1,2026-September 30,2026).The form does not allow States to modify their request to waiveadditional regulations for those waiver types or to submit other types of waivers.  \nSFSP and SSO operators may not use this form to submit waivers for their own operation.Operators that wish to apply for a waiver separately from a statewide waiver must contact theState agency and provide them with the necessary information to complete the waiver request ontheir behalf,including the required elements in SP 15-2018.CACFP 12-2018.SFSP 05-2018,Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request Guidance and Protocol-Revised.Mav 24.2018.  \nAs with any waiver request,State agencies using this form must provide notice and informationto the public about their application for a waiver in accordance with the requirements at Section12(1)of the NSLA.  \n1.State agency submitting waiver request and responsible State agency staff contactinformation:  \nState Agency:Ilinois State Board of Education  \nDate(click on box to select date):3/31/26  \nPbysical Address:100 North First Street W-270,Springfield,IL62777  \nName of person completing this form:Kari Broughton  \nTitle of person completing this form:Principal Consultant  \n## 2.Region (click on box to select region):\n\nMidwest  \n## 3.Affirmation that eligible service providers participating in the waiver(s)are in goodstanding:\n\nPlease check one:  \nYes  \nNo  \nIf No,please explain:  \nWaivers Related to Excessive Heat:  \nThe waivers in this section allow State agencies to approve SFSP and SSO sponsors,in goodstanding,to operate outdoor meal sites without temperature-controlled alternative sites as non-congregate sites on days when the National Weather Service(NWS)has issued a Heat Advisory,an Excessive Heat Warning,or an Excessive Heat Watch for the area where the site is located.These waivers are effective May 1,2026,through September 30,2026.*  \n   \nNon-Congregate Meal Service:[42 U.S.C.1753(b)(1)(A),42U.S.C.1761(a)(1)(D),and7 CFR 225.6(i)(15)],meals must be served in a congregate setting and must be consumedby participants on site.  \nMeal Service Times:[7 CFR 225.16(c)(1),(2),and (3)],Meals must follow meal servicetime requirements.  \nParent or Guardian Meal Pickup:42U.S.C.1761(f)(3),7 CFR 225.2(Meals),and 7CFR 225.9(d)(7)],meals must be served to eligible children.  \n1.To use the meal service times waiver,sponsors may not change meal service times lessthan 24 hours in advance of the previously scheduled meal service time.In addition,sponsors must post a printed notice at the site informing participants of the change;notifythe community through appropriate channels,such as a school or neighborhood listservs;and comply with any additional requirement(s)set by the state agency.Do youacknowledge the limitations of the meal service times waiver outlined in this section?  \nYes  \nNo  \nIf No,please explain  \n## 2.What challenges would Program sponsors face without these waivers?Choose all thatapply.\n\nIncreased Program costs  \n区Increased food waste  \n又Reduced participation  \n区Exposure of participating children to excessive heat  \n区Negative Impact on the ability to meet the needs of children and at-risk youth  \n□Other,describe:  \n## 3.How would these waivers benefit Program sponsors?Choose all that apply.\n\nControl c","cbCaiqAQocJEk8c9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqAQocJEk8c9","pdf",408475,11,"English","# Summer Food Service Program - Summer 2026 Child Nutrition Programs 12(1) Waiver Checklist\n## Waiver authority and purpose\n## Submission information (state agency, staff contact, date, region)\n## Provider good standing affirmation\n## Excessive heat waiver scope and related requirements\n## Meal service time waiver limitations\n## Challenges without waivers\n## Benefits of waivers\n## Program procedures and operational impact\n## Claiming meals under the waiver","[{\"question\":\"What authority allows waivers for SFSP and SSO requirements in 2026?\",\"answer\":\"Section 12(1) of the Richard B. 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