; and (2) carrying out paragraph (1) with appropriate safety measures with respect to COVID–19, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Meal pattern waiver Notwithstanding paragraph (4)(A) of section 12(l) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1760(l) ) the Secretary may grant a waiver under such section that relates to the nutritional content of meals served if the Secretary determines that— (1) such waiver is necessary to provide meals and meal supplements under a qualified program