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Input Request on CA Universal Meals Implementation

The Nutrition Policy Institute is conducting a voluntary statewide survey for School Food Service Directors. This survey continues to assess the implementation of California Universal Meals and is in follow up to the survey conducted in March 2023.

Response Deadline: April 6, 2026

2026 Online Statewide Survey of Foodservice Directors External link opens in new window or tab.

Approximate Length: 30-45 minutes

Reference Copy of Survey Questions: Form ID FSD UM Survey, Download Forms, Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS)

The goal of this survey is to capture information from School Food Service Directors about your experiences with Universal Meals during School Year 2025-2026.

The survey will ask you to agree to participate prior to answering any questions. Your participation is completely voluntary. We value your input; your responses will be kept confidential and not linked to your name or school in any reporting.

Questions

The Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is facilitating the administration of this survey.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wendi Gosliner, Principal Investigator, at SchoolMealsStudy@ucanr.edu.

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you so much for participating.

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Monday, March 16, 2026
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