Choose Calendar Year:
2012 | 2011 | 2010
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996
Note: Bulletins are in descending order by bulletin number.
Calendar Year 2013
| Bulletin Number | Bulletin Title (Link) and Subject | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-SNP-17-2013 | Q and A on the Breakfast Meal Pattern and OVS Guidance Questions and Answers on the School Breakfast Program Meal Pattern in School Year 2013–14 and Updated Offer versus Serve Guidance for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program in School Year 2013–14 |
July 2013 |
| 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-04-2013 | Permanent Single Agreement for SFAs - ACTION REQUIRED Permanent Single Agreement for School Food Authorities Participating in a Child Nutrition Program. DEADLINE to Submit: September 1, 2013 |
July 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-13-2013 | New Meal Pattern Training Plan—Update Nutrition Services Division Training Plan to Support Transition to the New Meal Pattern Requirements and Certification of Compliance—Update |
May 2013 |
| NSD-SNP-10-2013 | Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grants 2013–14 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable 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-05-2013 | Sharing School Meal Applications with CalFresh Offices | July 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-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 |
