COVID-19: FFVP School Year 2021–22 WaiversThe USDA has granted the CDE NSD two waivers for the FFVP (FFVP Parent Pick-Up and Serving FFVP at Alternate Sites) for use during SY 2021–22.
Welcome Back-to-School 2020-21 School YearA letter from the California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division Director to welcome sponsors of the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Seamless Summer Option Programs to the new academic school year.
Procurement Strategies for School Year 2021–22As school food authorities work towards reopening for School Year 2021–22, the USDA is offering a webinar to discuss program flexibilities and resources to help navigate procurement and supply chain issues for School Nutrition Program Operators.
SPI Steps Up Outreach on Vaccine UrgencyState Superintendent Tony Thurmond Steps Up Outreach Efforts on Vaccine Urgency with Virtual Town Hall.
SPI Visits Horace Mann Elementary in OaklandState Superintendent Tony Thurmond visits Horace Mann Elementary in Oakland to celebrate first day of school.
Pricing of Adult Meals in the NSLP/SBPThis management bulletin provides clarification on selling adult meals in the school nutrition program, providing a definition and overview, guidance on pricing adult meals, and requirements during an administrative review.
State of Emergency Due to FiresThe CDE NSD is providing information for all statewide participants in the Child Nutrition Programs in response to an emergency proclamation issued on August 5, 2021, by Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the fires burning in several counties.
CDMIS Update #27 August 4, 2021Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Update regarding additional QRIS selections in the 801A report.