Local Meal Charge Policy

The School Nutrition Programs Local Meal Charge Policy online training.

Course Description

Learn about the federal local meal charge policy in which we highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines, delinquent debt, bad debt, compliance, and state and federal requirements.

Course Number: 068
Training Length: 15 minutes
Certificate: Available at the end of the training
Target Audience: Food Service Director, Staff, and Chief Business Officials
Mandatory: No
Cost: Free
Date Recorded: January 2019

Online Course

Begin the Local Meal Charge Policy course.

Crediting

Crediting: 0.25 hours

Key Area: Administration (3000)
- Training Topic: Program Management (3200)
  - Learning Objective: Oversee Standard Operation Procedures for routine operations (3220)

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact the Resource Management Unit by email at SNPCafeFundQuestions@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, February 05, 2025

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