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October 24,  2024
Fluid Milk Substitutions in Child Nutrition Programs
A Fluid Milk Substitute is defined as a non-dairy beverage that is nutritionally equivalent to the level of nutrients found in one cup of cow’s milk.

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USDA Final Rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020-2025 DGA

• General Mills Second Chance Breakfast Guide
• Pepsico Newsletter Oct. 2026
• USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• USDA Pledge for Healthier School Meals
• K12 Buy American Juice Guide - SY 2026-2027
• 2025 K12 Cereal Guide
• Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 
• USDA website with information on the new regulations
• USDA webinar on the New Regulations
• USDA Buy American webinar
• USDA Buy American Exceptions Tracking Standard Form
• New Regulations - IFD's March 6 Thursdays Together Webinar
• SNA What Should I Know About "Buy American"? Webinar
• Buy American Provisions
• Buy American Quick Facts MDE
• ​Buy American Accommodation Process for School Year 2025-2026
• FAR List PDF | FAR List Website
• Final Rule for School Meal Standards
• Implementation Timeline for Updating the School Meal Standards Final Rule 
• Timeline​

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