Final Rule Weekly Sodium Limit Change

The Final Rule implements a reduction in weekly sodium that goes into effect July 1, 2027.

There is no change for school year 2025-26.

National School Lunch Program Sodium Limits
Age/Grade Group	Current Sodium Limit: In place through June 30, 2027	Sodium Limit: Must be implemented by July 1, 2027
Grades K-5	≤ 1,100 mg	≤ 935 mg
Grades 6-8	≤ 1,225 mg	≤ 1,035 mg
Grades 9-12	≤ 1,280 mg	≤ 1,080 mg

School Breakfast Program Sodium Limits
Age/Grade Group	Current Sodium Limit: In place through June 30, 2027	Sodium Limit: Must be implemented by July 1, 2027
Grades K-5	≤ 540 mg	≤ 485 mg
Grades 6-8	≤ 600 mg	≤ 535 mg
Grades 9-12	≤ 640 mg	≤ 570 mg

In spring 2026, we will be hosting in-person workshops discussing this change in more detail. After those workshops, this topic will be built out in Canvas with more information.

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