Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

No Changes Are Necessary to the State's Organization of School Nutrition Programs

Report 09-03, February 2009

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Report Summary

Florida's current organizational structure that divides school nutrition program functions between two state agencies is reasonable and has several advantages. The Department of Education is taking steps to resolve customer service issues reported by school districts.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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