Sec. 112. Training and technical assistance
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Section 21 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1769b–1 ) is amended— by redesignating subsection
(g)as subsection (i); and by striking subsection
(f)and inserting the following: The Secretary shall provide training and technical assistance material that is representative of the best management and administrative practices for administration of school meals authorized under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq. ). The Secretary shall provide technical assistance for school food authorities to promote meals that meet nutritional requirements and student acceptability. The Secretary shall ensure that State agencies contact local educational agencies in the intervening years between the years in which audits or reviews are required under section 22(b). In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall collaborate with— State agencies; local educational agencies; school food authorities of varying sizes; the food service management institute authorized under subsection (a)(2); and other related entities, as determined by the Secretary. The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities described in paragraph
(3)to develop and administer training and technical assistance for school food service personnel. The purpose of a grant awarded under paragraph
(1)shall be— to support school food service personnel in meeting nutrition standards under section 9(f)(5); and to improve efficacy and efficiency of the school lunch program under this Act and the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1773 ). To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity shall meet eligibility criteria to be established by the Secretary, including— demonstrated capacity to administer effective and cost-efficient training and technical assistance programming for school food service personnel; and experience in— training and technical assistance programming or applied research activities involving school food service administrators or directors; and developing relevant training tools or course materials, including curricula on school nutrition. The Secretary shall ensure that any training or technical assistance funded through a grant awarded under this subsection is— conducted— at 1 or more training sites located within a proximate geographical distance to a school, central kitchen, or other worksite; or through an online application that does not require in-person attendance; and provided free or at minimal cost for school food service personnel. To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall assist an entity receiving a grant under this subsection in disseminating any materials and tools created through funds provided by the grant. The Secretary shall establish procedures— to oversee the administration of training and technical assistance funded through grants awarded under this subsection; and to ensure that any activities funded through the grants are consistent with the goals and requirements of this Act. Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 , and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the status of training and technical assistance funded under this subsection, including— funding awarded; project results; and dissemination of any materials and tools. Subject to the availability of appropriations provided in advance in an appropriations Act specifically for the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection for fiscal year 2016 and each subsequent fiscal year. The Secretary may use not more than 5 percent of the amount made available under subparagraph
(A)for each fiscal year to provide technical assistance. The Secretary shall conduct a study on the use of State administrative expense funds by State agencies, including— the manner in which State administrative expense funds are being used effectively for school nutrition workforce training and technical assistance, with particular emphasis on— training and technical assistance for the administration of school meals authorized under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq. ); and any related provisions, as determined by the Secretary; and any factors that limit the ability of a State agency to use State administrative expense funds effectively. In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall identify and document best practices from State agencies that are using State administrative expense funds to implement innovative, effective, and replicable policies, training, and technical assistance methods. Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes— a summary of the study under paragraph (1), including any findings and recommendations made; and a plan for disseminating the best practices identified pursuant to paragraph (2). .
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