Verification Reporting

The School Nutrition Programs Verification Reporting online training.

In this video, participants will learn how to complete the verification report in the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System.

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course:

Crediting: 0.37 hours
Key Area: Administration (3000)
- Training Topic: Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits (3100)
  - Learning Objective:
    - Eligibility (3110)
    - Direct Certification (3120)

For more information on crediting, access the USDA web document Professional Standards Learning Objectives (PDF)

For more information regarding verification, see the CDE SNP Verification Materials web page.

If you have questions or technical difficulties, please contact the School Nutrition Programs Unit at SNPinfo@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: School Nutrition Programs Unit | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Friday, December 20, 2024

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