Idaho Department of Education

Participating elementary schools are required to publicize the availability of the FFVP, and must serve the fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day, outside the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal service times. Beyond these requirements, schools have flexibility in determining their implementation plan. Schools may select the type of produce served, decide the number of days per week to serve the produce (though schools are strongly encouraged to serve a minimum of two days per week), and choose the time outside the breakfast and lunch meal service to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to children.

Selected elementary schools receive $50 to $75 per student for each school year. The exact amount of per student funding is determined by the State agency, and is based on the total funds allocated to the State and the student enrollment at participating schools. With these funds, schools purchase fresh fruits and vegetables to serve free of charge to children during the school day. Participating schools submit monthly claims for reimbursement, which are reviewed by the school food authority before payment is processed by the State agency. Schools are then reimbursed for the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as limited non-food costs.

Yes. However, schools must be able to demonstrate which items are purchased for the FFVP.

Teachers may participate under the following conditions:

• Only teachers who are directly responsible for serving the fruit or vegetable to their students in a classroom setting may partake of the fruit and/or vegetable
• The FFVP is not available to the general teacher population and other adults in the school
• Teachers choosing to participate with their students are strongly encouraged to include a nutrition education component to enhance their positive role modeling
• No additional FFVP funds will be provided; schools must stay within their per student allocation

No. Juice is not allowed as part of the FFVP.