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This rule amends National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations to conform to amendments made to section 12(p)(3)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, 42 USC 1760(p)(3)(B) in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, regarding equity in school lunch pricing and revenue from non-program foods sold in schools. This rule requires school food authorities participating in the NSLP to provide the same level of financial support for lunches served to students who are not eligible for free or reduced-price lunches as is provided for lunches served to students eligible for free lunches. This rule also requires that all food sold in a school and purchased with funds from the nonprofit school food service account other than meals and snacks reimbursed by the Department of Agriculture must generate revenue at least proportionate to the cost of such foods. This rulemaking will impact schools that participate in NSLP and households with students who participate in NSLP at the paid rate. USDA received stakeholder input on this rulemaking through the public comment process on the interim final rule.