# 1 CCR 301-3: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES > Colorado · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_3 ## Section - **Citation:** 1 CCR 301-3 - **Heading:** FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES - **Jurisdiction:** Colorado - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Colorado Regulations / 300 Department of Education / 301 Colorado State Board of Education / 1 CCR 301-3 ## Text _________________________________________________________________________ 2202-R-200.00 Basis and Purpose 200.01 The basis of these rules is found is Section 22-2-107(1)(c), C.R.S. and the purpose of these rules relating to food and nutrition services are: To preserve and protect the nutritional integrity of food and nutrition service operations in school districts, recognizing the proven link between nutrition and a child's ability to learn, as well as to foster the Declaration of Policy and Purpose set forth in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C., 1751 Et. Seq.) and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C., 1771 Et. Seq.), as amended, and; To assist district food and nutrition service operations in complying with federal and state law and regulations pertaining to such operations. The purpose for the 2015 amendments are to streamline and consolidate these rules including incorporating the rules related to the food service fund into 1 CCR 301-11 Rules for Accounting and Reporting. Additionally, the 2015 amendments include clarifications to assist school districts in complying with federal and state law and regulations pertaining to food and nutrition service operations. 2202-R-201.00 Competitive Food Service 201.01 In those schools participating in the School Breakfast and/or National School Lunch Program(s), competitive food service is any food or beverage available to students that is separate from the district's nonprofit federally reimbursed food service program, and is provided by a school- approved organization or by a school-approved outside vendor. 201.02 Competitive food service, except as outlined in Section 201.03, shall not operate in competition with the district's food service program. Such competitive foods cannot be sold 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after each scheduled meal service on any area of the school campus that is accessible to students is provided by a school- approved organization or by a school-approved outside vendor. 201.02 Competitive food service, except as outlined in Section 201.03, shall not operate in competition with the district's food service program. Such competitive foods cannot be sold 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after each scheduled meal service on any area of the school campus that is accessible to students. 201.03 The restriction in Section 201.02 does not apply to the service of competitive, mechanically- vended beverages offered to students at the senior high level. 201.04 As stated in Section 22-32-136(4), C.R.S., each district’s board of education is encouraged to establish rules specifying the time and place at which competitive foods may be sold on school property in order to encourage the selection of healthful food choices by students. Code of Colorado Regulations Secretary of State State of Colorado CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 1 CCR 301-3 Colorado State Board of Education 2 2202-R-202.00 Records 202.01 Records must be kept in such a way as to substantiate the claims of the district and meet the requirements of the USDA. At a minimum, all records pertaining to the federal child nutrition programs, including claims, financial records and supporting documentation, must be retained for a period of three years after the end of the federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) to which they pertain. 202.02 Records pertaining to the Public School Finance Act of 1996, including direct certification listings, applications for free and reduced price school meals, family economic data survey forms, district listings of migrant, homeless, runaway or foster students, and Head Start documented participation must be retained until audited by CDE or until five years from the certification due date whichever comes first. 2202-R-203.00 Food Service Management Companies 203.01 Districts and school food authorities may contract for the services of a food service management company (FSMC) urvey forms, district listings of migrant, homeless, runaway or foster students, and Head Start documented participation must be retained until audited by CDE or until five years from the certification due date whichever comes first. 2202-R-203.00 Food Service Management Companies 203.01 Districts and school food authorities may contract for the services of a food service management company (FSMC). 203.02 School food authorities wishing to enter into a FSMC contract must comply with all federal rules and regulations pertaining to such FSMC contracts. 203.03 To ensure compliance with state and federal requirements relating to contracting with FSMC's, school food authorities must utilize the request for proposal (RFP) and contract prototypes and procedures as provided by CDE. 203.04 All RFP documents must be approved by CDE prior to release of the RFP. All contracts must be approved by CDE prior to the inception of the contract. 203.05 The school food authorities must maintain control of meal prices, and retain signature authority on all agreements, reimbursement claims, free and reduced price policy implementation, and any other required forms and reports. ## Nearby sections - [1 CCR 301-1 ADMINISTRATION OF STATEWIDE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR THE COLORADO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE, PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_1.md) - [1 CCR 301-2 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) EXAMINATION PROGRAM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_2.md) - [1 CCR 301-3 FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_3.md) - [1 CCR 301-4 DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCY AND ESTABLISHING POLICY ON SCHOOL FEES [Repealed eff. 04/30/2017]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_4.md) - [1 CCR 301-8 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_8.md) - [1 CCR 301-10 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ACT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_10.md) - [1 CCR 301-11 RULES FOR ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_11.md) - [1 CCR 301-13 ADMINISTRATION OF THE PILOT PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH AN EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR [Repealed eff. 10/01/2004]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_13.md) - [1 CCR 301-14 RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FUND](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_14.md) - [1 CCR 301-21 ADMINISTRATION OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION GRANT PROGRAMS [Repealed eff. 06/30/2009]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_21.md) - [1 CCR 301-22 REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE SYSTEM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_22.md) - [1 CCR 301-23 ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLORADO LIBRARY NETWORK - PAYMENT FOR LENDING PROGRAM (COLOUET-PFL) [Repealed eff. 06/30/2009]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_23.md) - [1 CCR 301-25 COLORADO MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_25.md) - [1 CCR 301-26 COLORADO RULES FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_26.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_3. 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