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Saturday, January 16, 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




USDA Nationwide Waiver Questions and Answers #4
On January 5, 2021, USDA released Policy Memorandum SP 05-2021, CACFP 04-2021, SFSP 04-2021, Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow SFSP and SSO Operators during School Year 2020ꟷ21 Q&As #4.
U.S. Department of Education Rural Tech Project Finalist Award
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond congratulates Woodlake High School for $100,000 award as finalist in U.S. Department of Education’s Rural Tech Project.
Understanding and Countering Islamophobia
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and experts discuss approaches to understanding and countering Islamophobia.
2021 SFSP Reimbursement Rates
On December 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 2021 reimbursement rates for breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks.
CNAC Member Recruitment 2021
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC) is recruiting for positions for 2021.
2021-22 FFVP Request for Applications Announcement
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) announces a grant opportunity for elementary schools to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).
SSO and SFSP Integrity Plan
The Nutrition Services Division (NSD) has developed a Seamless Summer Option (SSO) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Integrity Plan guide to support program operators.
Thurmond’s Statement on Governor’s Proposed Budget
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond issues statement in response to Governor Newsom’s proposed 2021 education budget.
2020 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Announced
State Superintendent Thurmond announces California schools recognized as national ESEA Distinguished Schools.
2021-22 SBP and SMP Start-up and Expansion Grants
Availability of School Year 2020–21 School Breakfast Program (SBP) and Summer Meal Programs (SMP) Start-up and Expansion Grants.

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