Manual Técnico do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE)

Abstract

The National School Feeding Program (PNAE) is one of Brazil’s oldest and most comprehensive public policies on food and nutritional security, ensuring the right to adequate and healthy food for public school students. Since the enactment of Law No. 11.947/2009, which requires that at least 30% of program funds be used to purchase food products from family farming, the PNAE has played a key role in fostering local and sustainable development. This dissertation aimed to develop a technical manual for the Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Company of Minas Gerais (EMATER-MG), in order to enhance the performance of extension agents and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the PNAE. The methodology employed was a narrative and documentary literature review, based on legislation, technical publications, and scientific articles related to the program. The research resulted in the development of a technical guide designed to assist family farmers, extension professionals, and public managers in understanding the regulations, operational procedures, and best practices concerning the PNAE. It is concluded that the production of accessible and updated technical materials is crucial to improve program management, expand the participation of family farming, and strengthen food and nutritional security among Brazilian students.