Sec. 702. Island areas eligibility feasibility study under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
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Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1769 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall begin a feasibility study to assess the ability and preparedness of the freely associated States to operate— the school lunch program authorized under this Act; the child and adult care food program established by section 17 of this Act; the summer food service program for children established by section 13 of this Act; and the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1773 ).
In conducting the study described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider— any new or additional administrative processes and technology needed to implement each program listed under paragraph (1); an assessment of preparedness to— comply with management evaluations conducted by the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service; and cooperate in Federal audits and evaluations; administrative and financial capability to meet the requirements of each program listed under paragraph (1); ability to oversee each program listed under paragraph (1); statutory requirements that require waiver or modification by the Secretary and the feasibility of carrying out such waivers or modifications; and any other relevant considerations, as determined by the Secretary.
Not later than 24 months after the date on which the Secretary begins the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— complete such study; and submit the findings of such study to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. In this subsection, the term freely associated State means— the Federated States of Micronesia; the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and the Republic of Palau. .
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Sec. 702
Island areas eligibility feasibility study under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
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