Burden Narrative - Local Wellness Policy

Estimate of the Information Collection Burden for the

LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY IMPLEMENATION UNDER THE HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT of 2010

This document explains the calculation of the information collection burden for the Local School Wellness Policy Implementation Final Rule, as submitted for a new collection.

AFFECTED PUBLIC: LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

1. Section 210.30(a) and 210.30(c)(5) requires that each LEA must establish a local school wellness policy for all schools participating in school meal programs.

FNS estimates that there are 19,822 LEAs that will each establish 1 policy and plan for reporting local school wellness policy content to the public for a total of 19,822 responses (19,822 X 1 = 19,822). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 5 resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 99,110.

2. Section 210.30(d)(2), and 220.7 state that each LEA is required to inform the public annually about the local school wellness policy content and implementation and make any updates available to the public.

FNS estimates that there are 19,822 LEAs that will each submit 1 public disclosure annually for a total of 19,822 responses (19,822 X 1 = 19,822). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 19,822.

3. Section 210.30(d)(3), (e)(2), and (e)(3) state that each LEA is required to conduct triennial assessments and make results available to the public and make updates and modifications to policies as needed.

FNS estimates that there are 6,607 LEAs (19,822/3) that will each submit 1 public disclosure annually, since this assessment occurs once every three years, for a total of 6,607 responses. The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 5 hours resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 33,035 (6,607 X 5 = 33,035).

RECORDKEEPING

1. Section 210.15(b)(9) and 210.30(f) require that LEAs must retain records documenting compliance with the local school wellness policy requirements.

FNS estimates that there are 19,822 LEAs that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 19,822 responses (19,822 X 1 = 19,822). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 0.25 resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 4,955.5 (19,822 X 0.25 = 4,955.5).