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Saturday, July 17, 2021

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

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



SPI Applauds 2021-22 Education Budget
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond applauds comprehensive education budget package, universal investments for students, families, and educators in California.
2021–22 Child and Adult Care Centers Annual Update
This information is to notify the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Operators that the administration of the CACFP has now transferred to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) on July 1, 2021.
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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