Provision 2

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed the special assistance Provision 2 to decrease the burden of paperwork by reducing requirements related to household publications and counting and claiming meals during non-base years. In Minnesota, public schools must continue to collect household applications in non-base years due to compensatory revenue requirements, but counting and claiming of meals may still be streamlined.

There is not a required percentage or ratio of free, reduced-price, or paid meal participation rates for Provision 2, but all meals claimed must be served at no charge to students. School Food Authorities (SFAs) are reimbursed according to claiming percentages established during the base year.

Refer to the resources below for additional information about Provision 2.  

Data

  • - 11/15/19

Overview and Applying to Participate

  • Provision 2 Overview - 11/30/20
    This video provides an overview of the basics of Provision 2 (P2). (16 minutes)
  • - 11/10/20
  • Provision 2 Considerations   - 10/12/18
    This document outlines the factors that SFAs should take into consideration before implementing Provision 2.

Implementation Tools and Resources

  • Non-Pricing Calculator  - 9/11/20
    For use by SFAs to determine additional costs of implementing Provision 2 or meals at no charge. SFAs should use separate calculators for breakfast and lunch. Not for use with Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
  • Meal Count Form and Edit Check  - 3/3/20
    SFAs participating in CEP or Provision 2 can use this form to record meal counts and to complete the required edit check.
  • Special Provisions Meal Count Form  - 9/16/19
    A daily meal count form for SFAs operating a special provision.
  • Provision 2 Implementation Checklist  - 6/26/19
    This checklist provides an outline of the implementation tasks related to the operation of Provision 2.
  • Claim Instructions (Non-Base Years)  - 3/6/18
    Instructions for submitting a claim when participating in Provision 2.

End of Cycle Options

  • Extension Application  - 11/10/20
    This document is to be completed by SFAs operating Provision 2 to apply for an extension at the end of the four-year cycle.