Saturday, July 10, 2021

SSPI TONY THURMOND: STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  California Department of Education


SSPI TONY THURMOND
STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


USDA Sponsored Webinar
Register for this USDA Webinar to learn about the USDA’s new initiative that will allow recipient agencies to access up-to-date, vendor-specific nutrition, allergen, and ingredient information for direct delivered USDA Foods.
SNP ECR Implementation Plan Approved by the USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service approved the California Department of Education (CDE) Implementation Plan for the School Programs Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement (ECR) Program.
USDA Requests Input on Underserved Communities
The USDA is requesting input regarding identifying barriers in USDA programs and services, specifically input on advancing racial justice and equity and support for underserved communities at USDA.
SY 2021–22 Open in CNIPS Annual Update Guidance
The School Nutrition Programs Annual Update is now open in the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System for School Year 2021–22. This guidance will assist schools participating in the federal meal programs to complete the annual update process.
Paid Lunch Equity: Guidance for SY 2021-22
On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool for School Year (SY) 2021–22.

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