SSPI THURMOND STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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SSPI THURMOND

STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SBE Agenda for November 2020

14h

Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on November 5-6, 2020.

OCT 22

COVID-19 Guidance in the Child Nutrition Programs

1d

Provides background information, policy waivers, guidance, claiming and reimbursements requirements, resources, FAQs, and state agency contacts for program sponsors operating the Child Nutrition Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CNP COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

1d

Provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for program operators of the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CNP COVID-19 Policy Guidance

1d

Provides federal and state waivers and policy guidance for program operators of the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SSPI Announces Face Masks Donation by GM

1d

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces donation of 500,000 face masks by General Motors to aid safe school reopening.

OCT 21

Federal Approval of Major Disaster Declaration

2d

On October 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents.

OCT 19

USDA Q&As Relating to the Nationwide Waiver

4d

On October 14, 2020, the USDA issued Policy Memorandum SP 01-2021, CACFP 01-2021, SFSP 01-2021: Q&As Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow SFSP and SSO Operations through School Year 2020–2021 – EXTENSION – Q&As #2.

2020–21 Seamless Summer Site Application Updates

4d

On Friday, October 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the extension of twelve Nationwide COVID-19 waivers. The CDE NSD recognizes that these extensions will require SFAs to once again update SNP site applications in CNIPS.

OCT 15

CDE Emergency Response Fund

8d

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces statewide fundraising drive to support California schools impacted by wildfires.

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