1. (1) Effective Date.  The effective date for the rules, regulations, certifications, and program requirements referenced herein is August 15, 2023.

2. (2) Training Criteria for CNP Directors.

   1. (a) Food safety training.

      1. 1. All CNP Directors must provide a certificate documenting training in food safety through one of the companies approved by the CNP section of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE).
      2. 2.  All CNP Directors must have at least eight hours of food safety training completed not more than five years prior to the first date of employment or completed within 30 calendar days of the first day of employment.
      3. 3. All CNP Directors must complete food safety training every five years.
   2. (b) All new CNP Directors must complete State approved training within the first year of employment if not previously taken.
   3. (c) All new CNP Directors must complete all State required trainings each year.

3. (3) Training Criteria for CNP Directors, Managers, and Employees.

   1. (a) Training must be job-specific and focus on day-to-day management and operation of the program.
   2. (b) Annual training requirements apply to the 12 months between July 1 and June 30.
   3. (c) If hired January 1 or later, an employee must complete only half of the requried training hours.

4. (4) Requried Hours.

   1. (a) All SFA CNP Directors must have at least 12 hours of annual continuing education or training. This required continuing education or training is in addition to the food safety training required in the first year of employment.
   2. (b) All managers must have a least 10 hours of annual continuing education or training.
   3. (c) All other staff who work at least 20 hours or more per week must have at least six hours of annual continuing education or training.
   4. (d) Part-time staff who work fewer than 20 hours per week must have at least four hours of annual continuing education or training.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-11 through 12, 16-3-19

History: New Rule: Filed June 14, 1994; effective July 9, 1994. Repealed and New Rule: Published June 30, 2023; effective August 14, 2023.