Salad Bars in the School Nutrition Programs

Management Bulletin (MB) SNP-03-2020, Salad Bars in the School Nutrition Programs has been revised to update links to resources and contact information.

Policy guidance has not changed for the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) and remains current.

The MB is available on the California Department of Education SNP MBs web page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the SNP Unit by email at SNPINFO@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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