Guidance
Information Alerts
- Information Alert: FFVP Expansion (Posted Nov-2008)
USDA-SNP-06-2008: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant Opportunities (January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009) - Information Alert: Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value Exemption List (Posted Oct-2008)
USDA-SNP-03-2008: United States Department of Agriculture's Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value Exemption List. - Information Alert: Compliance with Senate Bill 80 (Posted Jun-2008)
NSD-SNP-04-2008: Compliance with Senate Bill 80 regarding school meal programs; Mandatory certification to receive state meal reimbursement. - Information Alert: Mandatory Direct Certification (Posted Jun-2008)
NSD-SNP-05-2008: Mantatory implementation of direct certification in districts of all sizes. - Information Alert: Violation of Labeling Program (Posted Jun-2008)
USDA-SNP-04-2008: Violation of Child Nutrition (CN) labeling program. - Information Alert: Bid Threshold for Procurement (Posted Apr-2008)
NSD-SNP-03-2008: Bid threshold for procurement. - Information Alert: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grants (Posted Apr-2008)
USDA-SNP-02-2008: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant request for applications. - Information Alert: Annual Mandatory SFSP Training (Posted Mar-2008)
NSD-SNP-02-2008: Annual mandatory Summer Food Service Program training. - Information Alert: Annual Mandatory Training (Administrative Procedures) (Posted Dec-2007)
USDA-SNP-03-2007: Information on accessing annual mandatory online training for school nutrition sponsors. - Information Alert: Violation of Labeling Program (Posted Nov-2007)
USDA-SNP-02-2007: Violation of Child Nutrition (CN) labeling program. - Information Alert: Annual Mandatory Training (Posted Nov-2007)
USDA-SNP-01-2007: Annual mandatory online training for school nutrition sponsors. - Information Alert: Organic Produce (Posted Nov-2007)
NSD-CNP-06-2007: Policy considerations for Child Nutrition Programs: organic produce and cage-free eggs. - Information Alert: Menu Planning Courses (Posted Sep-2007)
NSD-SNP-07-2007: Schedule of menu planning courses for fall 2007. - Information Alert: 2007-08 SNP Eligibility (Posted Apr-2007)
NSD-SNP-05-2007: 2007-2008 Household Size and Income Eligibility Scale and School Nutrition Program Household Eligibility Materials.
Cafeteria Fund Loan Guidance
Provides districts with information and instructions pertaining
to federal and State statutes and regulations that govern school
cafeteria accounts, and clarifies section 39(a) of Assembly Bill
(AB) 1754, (Chapter 227, Budget Committee, Statutes of 2003).
Disaster Relief Guidelines for School Food Services
Providing meals to children and food to affected communities during State or federally declared disasters.
Eligibility Materials
Applications, forms, and other materials for school meal, milk,
and State Meal Program eligibility.
Food Service Management Company Services Procurement
Explains regulations regarding procurement of services offered by a food service management company (FSMC).
Forms
Forms and completed sample forms for use by School Nutrition Programs (SNP) sponsors.
General Information Sheets
Information to assist sponsors with program administration.
Management Bulletins
SNP management bulletins organized by calendar year.
Nutrition Requirements
Information and resources on menu planning, preparation documentation, and meal patterns for sponsors participating in the in the SNP.
Payment Information and Forms
Instructions, forms, and worksheets to assist with filing claims
for reimbursement.
School Menu Planning Options
Information and resources on the School Meals Initiative menu planning options, nutrient analysis, competitive foods, and meal patterns for the national school lunch and breakfast programs.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guidance
- USDA Reauthorization Memoranda (Outside Source)
The latest information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs.
Manuals
USDA Manuals
- Eligibility
Manual for School Meals (Updated Jan-2008; PDF; Outside Source)
Guidance from the USDA for determining children's eligibility for free and reduced-price meals.
Note: See 2008 Eligibility Manual bulletin for California users notes. - Food Buying Guide (Outside Source)
USDA's guide to plan, purchase, prepare, and serve nourishing meals for the Child Nutrition Programs. For a hard copy, call the Nutrition Services Division toll free at 800-952-5609. - Provision
2 Guidance Manual (PDF; Outside Source)
USDA's guidance for schools participating in the Provision 2 alternative for collecting and certifying free and reduced-price eligibility under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).
Resources
Feed More Kids: Improve Program Participation
A series of four brochures and other information featuring field-tested strategies for increasing school lunch and breakfast participation and improving meal program quality and operations.
No Child Left Behind
California's Home page for the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB).
USDA Resources
- Healthy
Meals Resource System (Outside Source)
Provides recipes, resources, and information on food safety and the preparation of nutritious meals. - School
Meals (Outside Source)
USDA's Web site for information about the administration of school nutrition programs. - Team
Nutrition (Outside Source)
USDA's Web site for nutrition education and training materials.
