ACTION: 2022–23 FFVP Request for ApplicationsThe CDE NSD announces a grant opportunity for elementary schools to participate in the FFVP. The FFVP grant period is July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023. All eligible agencies, both current FFVP grantees and new applicants, must respond online to this RFA.
Outreach: 2022–23 FFVP Request for ApplicationsThe CDE NSD announces a grant opportunity for elementary schools to participate in the FFVP. The FFVP grant period is July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023. All eligible agencies, both current FFVP grantees and new applicants, must respond online to this RFA.
USDA Foods Available List for SY 2022-23Announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recently published the USDA Foods Available List and the USDA Foods Processor Material Prices for School Year (SY) 20221–23.
Request for Applications2022-23 School Breakfast Program and Summer Meal Programs Start-up and Expansion.
New FFVP Guidance: Weekly Servings FlexibilityDue to the COVID-19 pandemic and labor and supply shortages for SY 2021–22, the CDE is releasing optional flexibilities for the FFVP. These flexibilities should be used on an as-needed basis and are in effect for the duration of SY 2021–22.
Pandemic EBT Local Administrative GrantPandemic EBT Local Administrative Cost Grant Award for School Year 2020-21. The CDE will issue P-EBT Local Administrative Cost Grant awards to eligible LEAs in March 2022.
SPI Responds to Governor's Proposed 2022 BudgetState Superintendent Thurmond issues response to Governor Newsom's proposed 2022 education budget.
Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. Recalls Ground BeefInterstate Meat Dist. Inc. recalls ground beef products due to possible E. Coli O157:H7 contamination.
CDE Releases Student Data for 2020-21CDE releases student data for 2020–21 that show impacts of COVID-19 on schools.
SPI Lays Out Needed Resources for CA SchoolsState Superintendent Tony Thurmond lays out needed resources for California schools.
New Workgroup to Address School Staff ShortagesState Superintendent Tony Thurmond launches workgroup to address school staff shortages.