SPI Applauds 2021-22 Education BudgetState 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 UpdateThis 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 WebinarRegister 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 USDAThe 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.
Tyson Foods Recalls Ready to Eat Chicken ProductsOn Saturday, July 3, 2021, Tyson Foods Inc. issued a voluntary recall of potentially contaminated ready-to-eat chicken products.
USDA Resources for Shelters Feeding Homeless YouthThis information is about and Families – Informational Webinar.
USDA Requests Input on Underserved CommunitiesThe 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.
CACFP Contact Information UpdateThis information is to notify the CACFP sponsors of the updated DSS contact information for CACFP County Specialists.
SY 2021–22 Open in CNIPS Annual Update GuidanceThe 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 2021-22On 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.
Accessing CACFP Trainings after July 1, 2021Provides information on how CACFP Operators can access CACFP trainings after July 1, 2021.
SBE Agenda for July 14, 2021Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on July 14, 2021.
Expanded Learning Opportunities Grants StrategiesThe Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant gives local educational agencies (LEAs) the opportunity to provide supplemental instruction and support to students.
