Principal Apportionment, Fiscal Year 2020–21Distribution of funds for local educational agencies (LEAs) in support of the public school system. Includes elementary school, high school and unified school districts; charter schools; and county offices of education.
USDA Initial Waiver Elections for School Year 2021-22The California Department of Education is required to track the use of the School Year (SY) 2021–22 Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) meal service operations waivers and has provided a waiver election application for CNP Operators.
Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern Waiver Application SY 2021-22The USDA released the updated Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern Waiver effective from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
2021 COVID-19 Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Extension WaiverThe USDA released a waiver extending the completion dates of the Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment to July 30, 2022.
Pandemic-EBT Stakeholder Meeting on June 25, 2021The California Department of Social Services is hosting a stakeholder meeting to provide updates on Pandemic-EBT for School Year 2020-21.
Thurmond Names California Education AmbassadorsState Superintendent Tony Thurmond names Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dolores Huerta, and Karen Korematsu to serve as California's Education Ambassadors.
Beech-Nut Nutrition RecallBeech-Nut Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal.
P-EBT for School Age ChildrenOn June 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the California Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) State plan for school age children, known as P-EBT 2.0.
CACFP Sponsor Information for the ECR ProgramProvides CACFP sponsoring organizations information on their role in the Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Program, and provides links to two tools – the ECR Calculations Worksheet and the Assurances Statement.
King’s Command Foods, LLC. RecallThe King’s Command Foods, LLC. recalls their meat and poultry meatballs and pork patty products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Guidance for NSLP Application or Alternative FormThe 2021-22 Guidance for Using NSLP Application or Alternative Household Income Form is to collect funding and P-EBT data.
First of its Kind Online Network for EducatorsCalifornia Department of Education announces first of its kind statewide online community of practice and collaboration network for educators.
ACSE Agenda June 16, 2021Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) meeting agenda.
High School Students Named National Cyber ScholarsSeventy high school students named “National Cyber Scholars” after winning nationwide competition to identify rising stars in this critical sector.