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Emergency Costs Reimbursement Information Update

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The California Department of Education (CDE) COVID-19 Guidance in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) web page now includes a section on the Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement (ECR) Program under the Reimbursement tab. Updates include, but are not limited to, information on compliance, reimbursement calculations, and reimbursement payments for both the School Nutrition Programs Emergency Operational Costs and Child and Adult Care Food Emergency Operational Costs Programs.

The CDE CNP COVID-19 frequently asked questions (FAQ) web page has also been updated to include FAQs on the ECR.

Contact Information

If you have additional questions about the ECR, please contact the CDE by email at ECR@cde.ca.gov.

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Monday, April 5, 2021
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