Nutrition and Wellness Programs
School Meals Initiative Reviews
General Information
All school food authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program must undergo a School Meals Initiative (SMI) review on a cyclical basis. The review is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDAs) strategy to ensure school menus are in compliance with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and certain nutrient standards when averaged over a school week.
ISBE has contracted with Southern Illinois University Carbondale to complete the SMI reviews on its behalf. In addition, ISBE staff will conduct SMI reviews throughout the state. For the current list of eligible National School Lunch Program sponsors, click here.
All SFAs selected for an SMI Review will have the week of review identified by ISBE. For school year 2011-2012, please reference the chart below for pertinent information related to the SMI Reviews.
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Mailed to SFA
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Selected Week of Review
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Due Date
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Review Conducted By
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September 2011 |
September 19-23, 2011
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September 30, 2011
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
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October 2011
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October 17-21, 2011
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October 28, 2011
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Illinois State Board of Education |
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December 2011
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December 5-9, 2011
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December 16, 2011
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
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February 2012
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February 6-10, 2012
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February 17, 2012
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
