Appeals Process

An agency operating one or more Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) administered by the California Department of Education (CDE), may appeal certain actions taken by the CDE Nutrition Services Division (NSD) against the agency. Regulations for each CNP identify the actions that agencies have the right to appeal. For further information on the appeals process and timelines, select the link to the applicable CNP or the grants appeal process web page.

Appeal Process for the School Nutrition Programs
This web page includes the appeal process for School Nutrition Programs (SNPs) administered by the NSD, including actions that SNP operators can appeal, how to submit an appeal, timeframes, NSD contacts, and more.

Appeal Process for the Summer Food Service Program
This web page includes the appeal process for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), including actions that SFSP operators can appeal, how to submit an appeal, timeframes, NSD contacts, and more.

Appeal Process for Grants
This web page provides an overview and timeline for the appeal process for CNP grants administered by the CDE NSD.

Questions: CNP Appeals | cnpappeals@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 24, 2025

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