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Iowa's Department of Education mission is to facilitate and promote quality USDA Child Nutrition Programs that will benefit the education, health, and well being of the citizens of Iowa.

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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Schools & Influenza

The Iowa Department of Education ( DE ) and the Iowa Department of Public Health ( IDPH ) are working together to provide information to Iowa K -12 schools and community colleges to assist in influenza prevention planning. Read more...

H1N1 Related School Dismissals Waiver Process for School Meal Programs

Following declaration of a public health emergency under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act with the approval of a waiver by the State Agency, Schools and/or community organizations may provide reimbursable Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or National School Lunch Seamless Summer Option (SSO) meals free to low-income children during H1N1 related school dismissals.

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After School Snack Programs

Child & Adult Care Food Programs

Commodity Food Distribution

Farm to School

Food Safety

Fruit & Vegetable Program

National School Lunch Program

Nutrition Programs Awards & Grants

Nutrition Programs Funding

School Breakfast Program

Special Milk Program

Summer Food Service

Team Nutrition