SNP-11-2024 Final Rule: Fluid Milk Substitutions

Management Bulletin (MB) SNP-11-2024, Final Rule Regarding Fluid Milk Substitutions in School Nutrition Programs (SNP) provides regulatory updates regarding the allowability of accepting medical statements from registered dietitians (RD).

The MB is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) School Nutrition Programs Management Bulletin web page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this MB, please contact the appropriate Nutrition Services Division specialist for your agency.

School Nutrition Programs

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

Summer Food Service Program

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

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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