Procedures.—
(i) In general .—
(i)In general .—#
Subject to clause (ii), a person shall be certified for participation in accordance with general procedures prescribed by the Secretary.
(ii)Breastfeeding women .—#
A State may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for a period of 1 year postpartum or until a woman discontinues breastfeeding, whichever is earlier.
(iii)Children .—#
A State may elect to certify participant children for a period of up to 1 year, if the State electing the option provided under this clause ensures that participant children receive required health and nutrition assessments.