Member States' strategy
Article 2
1. When drawing up the strategy referred to in Article 23(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, Member States may choose the administrative level at which they wish to implement the school scheme. If a Member State decides to implement the school scheme at a regional level, it shall draw up a strategy for each region and an accompanying coordination framework at Member State level. The Member State shall establish a single contact point for the exchange of information with the Commission. 2. If a Member State does not make products under the school scheme available free of charge, it shall explain in its strategy the arrangements it has put in place to ensure that Union aid under the school scheme is reflected in the price at which those products are made available. 3. Member States wishing to participate in the school scheme shall notify the Commission of their strategy by 30 April preceding the first school year covered by the strategy. However, Member States shall notify the Commission of their strategy covering the 6-year period starting with the 2017/2018 school year by 1 August 2017. 4. A Member State may amend its strategy. The Member State shall notify the Commission of its amended strategy within 2 months of the amendment.