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Note: Bulletins are in descending order by bulletin number.
Calendar Year 2013
| Bulletin Number | Bulletin Title (Link) and Subject | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-SNP-15-2013 | 2013–14 Income Eligibility Guidelines for SNP - ACTION REQUIRED | April 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-14-2013 | Q and A on the Breakfast Meal Pattern Questions and Answers on the School Breakfast Program Meal Pattern in School Year 2013–14 |
April 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-13-2013 | Meat/Meat Alternates and Grain Maximums |
May 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-12-2013 | New Policy Change on Food Safety Inspections - ACTION REQUIRED | May 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-11-2013 | Eligibility for Children in State-funded Pre-K Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits to Children Enrolled in State-funded Pre-kindergarten |
May 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-09-2013 | Menu Certification Guidance, Third Revision |
May 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-08-2013 | Q and A on the New Meal Pattern, Fifth Revision Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs"—Revised |
March 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-04-2013 | Validation and Validation Review Checklists | February 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-03-2013 | Additional Menu Certification Guidance - ACTION REQUIRED Additional Information Regarding Menu Certification Guidance for Performance-Based Reimbursement |
January 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-02-2013 | 2012–13 Annual Sponsor Verification Report is Now Available - ACTION REQUIRED | January 2013 |
| USDA-SNP-01-2013 | Corn Masa (Dough) for Chips, Shells, and Tamales Corn Masa (Dough) for Use in Tortilla Chips, Taco Shells, and Tamales |
January 2013 |
| USDA-CNP-03-2013 | Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in Child Nutrition Programs | April 2013 |
| USDA-CNP-02-2013 | Determining Area Eligibility Based on School Data | May 2013 |
| USDA-CNP-01-2013 | Disaster Response in Child Nutrition Programs | January 2013 |
| USDA-CACFP-03-2013 | Streamlining At-Risk Afterschool Meal Participation for School Food Authorities | April 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-12-2013 | 2012–13 Annual Mandatory Training for SNP Sponsors - ACTION REQUIRED | May 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-10-2013 | Fresh Fruit and Vegatable Program Grants 2013–14 Fresh Fruit and Vegatable Program Grant Opportunities for Elementary Schools (July 1, 2013–June30, 2014) |
March 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-09-2013 | California Department of Education Sponsored Training | March 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-07-2013 | Cafeteria Funds—Allowable Uses | May 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-04-2013 | Revenue Sharing in School Nutrition Programs - ACTION REQUIRED | February 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-03-2013 | Requesting a Summer and/or Saturday Meal Waiver - ACTION REQUIRED Requesting a Summer School Meal Waiver and/or a Saturday School Meal Waiver for 2013 School Sessions |
February 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-02-2013 | 2013-14 SBP and SFSP Start-up and Expansion Grants Letter of Intent: Availability for the School Breakfast and Summer Food Service Programs Start-up and Expansion Grants for State Fiscal Year 2013–14 |
February 2013 |
| NSD-CNP-08-2013 | Child Nutrition and Information Payment System User Acceptance Agreement - ACTION REQUIRED | May 2013 |
| NSD-CNP-02-2013 | Reimbursement Claims Resources | March 2013 |
| NSD-CNP-01-2013 | Change in Management Bulletin Distribution Process - ACTION REQUIRED Change in Distribution Process for Nutrition Services Division Management Bulletins and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy Memoranda |
January 2013 |
Calendar Year 2012
| Bulletin Number | Bulletin Title (Link) and Subject | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-SNP-47-2012 | Meat/Meat Alternate and Grain Maximums Flexibility in the Meat/Meat Alternate and Grain Maximums for School Year 2012–13 |
December 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-42-2012 | Q and A on the New Meal Pattern, Fourth Revision Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs"—Revised |
November 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-41-2012 | Six Cents Certification Tool Questions and Answers Questions and Answers Related to the Six Cents Certification Tool |
September 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-39-2012 | FFVP Fees in Food Service Mgmt. Company Contracts Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Fees in Food Service Management Company Contracts |
November 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-38-2012 | Procuring Services of Purchasing Cooperatives, etc. Procuring Services of Purchasing Cooperatives, Group Purchasing Organizations, Group Buying Organizations, etc. |
September 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-37-2012 | Food Buying Guide Updates: Vegetables/Fruit Section Updates in the Vegetables/Fruit Section of the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs |
September 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-36-2012 | Revenue from Nonprogram Foods—Updated Guidance | September 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-35-2012 | Menu Certification Guidance for Performance-Based Reimbursement - ACTION REQUIRED | August 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-34-2012 | RCCI Exception for Safety Residential Child Care Institutions Exception for Safety if Serving Meals to Multiple Age/Grade Groups |
September 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-33-2012 | Q and A on the New Meal Pattern, Third Revision Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs"—Revised |
September 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-32-2012 | SNP Reimbursement Rates Reimbursement rates for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs for school year 2012-13 |
August 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-31-2012 | Formulated Grain Fruit Products | July 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-30-2012 | Reminders-Compliance with Procurement Requirements Reminders: School Food Authority Compliance with Federal Regulations Affecting Rebates, Discounts, and Applicable Credits on All Contracts |
October 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-29-2012 | Questions and Answers on Meal Certification Questions and Answers related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program |
July 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-28-2012 | Grain Requirements for the NSLP and SBP | July 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-27-2012 | Access to Free Drinking Water—UPDATE | July 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-26-2012 | Q and A on the New Meal Pattern, Second Revision Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs"—Revised |
May 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-25-2012 | Foster Children Now Eligible for Free Meals - ACTION REQUIRED | May 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-24-2012 | New HealthierUS School Challenge Criteria | May 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-23-2012 | 2012–13 Income Eligibility Guidelines for SNP - ACTION REQUIRED | April 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-22-2012 | Using School Attendance Area to Establish Open SFSP Sites - ACTION REQUIRED | May 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-21-2012 | Status of SHAPE NSMP and Assisted NSMP Status of Shaping Health As Partners in Education (SHAPE) Nutrient Standard Menu Planning (NSMP) and Assisted NSMP - ACTION REQUIRED |
April 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-20-2012 | Q and A on the New Meal Pattern, First Revision Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs"—Revised |
March 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-19-2012 | Procurement Geographic Preference Q and A | May 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-18-2012 | Procurement Q and A for the New Meal Pattern Procurement Questions and Answers to Assist in the Implementation of the Final Rule Titled Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs |
July 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-17-2012 | Crediting of Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs | June 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-16-2012 | Paid Lunch Equity Requirement—Updated Guidance - ACTION REQUIRED | October 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-15-2012 | Verification for Cause in the School Meals Programs | June 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-14-2012 | Revision to Buy American Procurement Question Revision to “Procurement Questions Relevant to the Buy American Provision” |
March 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-13-2012 | Q and A on the New Meal Pattern Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, “Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs” |
February 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-12-2012 | Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program | February 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-11-2012 | Mandatory Food Safety Inspections—Reminders | August 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-09-2012 | Direct Certification Requirements Direct Certification Requirements: Frequency of Data Matching and Eliminating the Letter Method - ACTION REQUIRED |
August 2012 |
| USDA-SNP-05-2012 | 2012 Eligibility Manual for School Meals: Determining and Verifying Eligibility | December 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-10-2012 | Procurement Geographic Preference Q and As–Part II | December 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-09-2012 | Federal Small Purchase Threshold Adjustment | November 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-08-2012 | Permanent Single Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs | September 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-07-2012 | Smoothies Offered in the Child Nutrition Programs | October 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-04-2012 | Guidance on the Donation of Leftover Food | May 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-03-2012 | Child Nutrition Labeling Program Reminders | February 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-02-2012 | Rural Development Community Facilities Program | October 2012 |
| USDA-CNP-01-2012 | Cooperation with USDA Evaluations and Research Cooperation with U.S. Department of Agriculture Officials and Contractors Conducting Evaluations and Research |
October 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-19-2012 | State Meal Mandate Waiver Request Deadline - ACTION REQUIRED Statutory Change to the State Meal Mandate Waiver Request Deadline |
November 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-18-2012 | Clarification Regarding the Use of OVS in the CACFP Clarification Regarding the Use of Offer Versus Serve in Child and Adult Care Food Program At-risk, Afterschool Meal Programs |
October 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-17-2012 | November 2012 | |
| NSD-SNP-11-2012 | New Meal Pattern Training Plan Nutrition Services Division Training Plan to Support Transition to the New Meal Pattern Requirements and Certification of Compliance |
May 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-10-2012 | 2011–12 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant Opportunities for Elementary Schools (July 1, 2012–June 30, 2013) |
March 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-09-2012 | State Procurement Threshold for Calendar Year 2012 | March 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-08-2012 | Reminder: Direct Certification is Mandatory - ACTION REQUIRED Reminder: Direct Certification is Mandatory in Federal Meal Programs for All Agency Types |
April 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-06-2012 | 2012–13 SBP and SFSP Start-up and Expansion Grants Letter of Intent: Availability for the School Breakfast and Summer Food Service Programs Start-up and Expansion Grants for State Fiscal Year 2012–13 |
February 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-05-2012 | Cafeteria Funds/Accounts—Reminders and Resources | May 2012 |
| NSD-SNP-04-2012 | Mandatory Site Level Reporting Requirement - ACTION REQUIRED Change in CNIPS Claims—Mandatory Site Level Reporting Requirement |
February 2012 |
Calendar Year 2011
| Bulletin Number | Bulletin Title (Link) and Subject | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-SNP-22-2011 | Indirect Cost Guidance Manual | September 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-19-2011 | 2011–12 Attendance Factor and Required Meal Count 2011–12 Attendance Factor (93.8 percent) and Required Meal Count Edit Checks |
August 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-18-2011 | Competitive Foods and FMNV - Clarification Clarification of Competitive Foods and Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value |
August 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-16-2011 | Local School Wellness Policies - ACTION REQUIRED Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Local School Wellness Policies |
August 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-15-2011 | Enhancing the School Food Safety Program - ACTION REQUIRED | December 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-13-2011 | Required Outreach Regarding School Breakfast - ACTION REQUIRED Required Outreach to Households Regarding the Availability of the School Breakfast Program |
August 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-12-2011 | CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Handbook | July 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-08-2011 | Child Nutrition Database Release 15 - ACTION REQUIRED | September 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-07-2011 | Fluid Requirements for Fluid Milk - ACTION REQUIRED | June 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-06-2011 | The Community Eligibility Option Pilot Project | June 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-05-2011 | 2011-12 Income Eligibility Guidelines for SNP - ACTION REQUIRED | April 2011 |
| USDA-SNP-03-2011 | Service Fees for On-line Prepayment of Meals | August 2011 |
| USDA-CNP-08-2011 | Available Translations of Program Materials | October 2011 |
| USDA-CNP-06-2011 | Shelf-Stable, Dried Snacks in Child Nutrition Programs | September 2011 |
| USDA-CNP-03-2011 | Meal Eligibility of Evacuated Children - ACTION REQUIRED Free/Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility of Children Evacuated From Japan and Bahrain |
June 2011 |
| USDA-CNP-02-2011 | Privacy Protection and Social Security Numbers - ACTION REQUIRED Privacy Protection and the Use of Social Security Numbers |
April 2011 |
| NSD-SNP-11-2011 | 2011–12 SNP Reimbursement Rates Reimbursement Rates for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs for School Year 2011–12 |
August 2011 |
| NSD-SNP-07-2011 | 2011–12 School Breakfast and Summer Food Grants Letter of Intent: Availability for the School Breakfast and Summer Food Service Programs Start-up and Expansion Grants for State Fiscal Year 2011–12 |
April 2011 |
| NSD-SNP-04-2011 | Funding Opportunity: Starting Right in the CNP | October 2011 |
| NSD-SNP-02-2011 | New Guidance Regarding EC Section 49554 New Guidance Regarding California Education Code Section 49554 - Contracting for the Preparation, Delivery, and Service of School Meals |
April 2011 |
Calendar Year 2010
| Bulletin Number | Bulletin Title (Link) and Subject | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-SNP-11-2010 | 2010-11 Attendance Factor 2010-11 Attendance Factor (94.4 percent) and Required Meal Count Edit Checks |
November 2010 |
| USDA-SNP-07-2010 | Change in Meal Application Approval Process Change in Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application Approval Process |
September 2010 |
| USDA-SNP-03-2010 | Allowable Use of Procurement Fees in SFA Contracts | June 2010 |
| USDA-CNP-05-2010 | Extending Categorical Eligibility Q and A Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household - Questions and Answers |
September 2010 |
| USDA-CNP-04-2010 | Final Rule: Fluid Milk Substitutions Final Rule Regarding Fluid Milk Substitutions in School Nutrition Programs |
April 2010 |
| USDA-CNP-02-2010 | Exclusion of Combat Pay from Income Eligibility Exclusion of Military Combat Pay from Income Eligibility in the Child Nutrition Programs |
March 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-21-2010 | 2010-11 Reimbursement Rates Reimbursement Rates for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, State Meal, and Special Milk Programs for School Year 2010-11 (revised to include State Reimbursement rates) |
November 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-19-2010 | Direct Certification Using the CALPADS Change Coming in State-Level Direct Certification Process – Using the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System |
November 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-18-2010 | 2010-11 School Nutrition Reimbursement Rates Reimbursement Rates for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs for School Year 2010-11 |
September 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-15-2010 | 2010-11 Approved Indirect Cost Rates 2010-11 Approved Indirect Cost Rates for Food Service Programs |
July 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-14-2010 | Food Service Management Company Contract Reminders | July 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-13-2010 | Change to State-Level Direct Certification Process Change Coming in State-Level Direct Certification Process - Using the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System |
July 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-12-2010 | SFA Ability to Share Student Eligibility Info Clarification Regarding the Ability to Share Student Meal Program Eligibility Information Between School Food Authorities |
April 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-07-2010 | Using CALPADS for the Direct Certification Process Change Coming in State-Level Direct Certification Process - Using the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System |
January 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-04-2010 | Definition of "Sold" for Competitive Food Definition of “Sold” in Relation to Food and Beverage School Fundraising Practices |
June 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-03-2010 | Definition of K-8 Under Competitive Foods Definition of a School Containing Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Under the Competitive Food and Beverage Restrictions |
August 2010 |
| NSD-SNP-01-2010 | Competitive Food and Beverage Sales - ACTION REQUIRED Requirements for Groups or Individuals Who Sell Foods and Beverages Outside of Federally Reimbursable School Meal Programs |
April 2010 |
| NSD-CNP-02-2010 | NSD Civil Rights and Complaints Handbook | March 2010 |
| NSD-CNP-01-2010 | Reimbursement Claim One-Time Exception Reimbursement Claim One-Time Exception Submission Deadline |
April 2010 |
