COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Response #71Nationwide Waiver of Food Service Management Contract Duration in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) – Extension.
75 Cent Rate Increase Payment InformationPursuant to the 2020 Budget Act, funds from the Federal Trust Fund and State General Fund have been appropriated for allocation by the California Department of Education to be used to increase rates for meals served during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pathways to Recovery Virtual EventStrategies to address the pandemic's impact on student learning focus of State Superintendent’s "Pathways to Recovery" event.
USDA Nationwide Waiver Questions and Answers #4On January 5, 2021, USDA released Policy Memorandum SP 05-2021, CACFP 04-2021, SFSP 04-2021, Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow SFSP and SSO Operators during School Year 2020ꟷ21 Q&As #4.
U.S. Department of Education Rural Tech Project Finalist AwardState Superintendent Tony Thurmond congratulates Woodlake High School for $100,000 award as finalist in U.S. Department of Education’s Rural Tech Project.
Understanding and Countering IslamophobiaState Superintendent Tony Thurmond and experts discuss approaches to understanding and countering Islamophobia.
2021 SFSP Reimbursement RatesOn December 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 2021 reimbursement rates for breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks.
CNAC Member Recruitment 2021The State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC) is recruiting for positions for 2021.
2021-22 FFVP Request for Applications AnnouncementThe California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) announces a grant opportunity for elementary schools to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).
SSO and SFSP Integrity PlanThe Nutrition Services Division (NSD) has developed a Seamless Summer Option (SSO) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Integrity Plan guide to support program operators.
