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Income Eligibility Scales for School Year 2023–24

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the annual adjustment to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

The Income Eligibility Guidelines for School Year (SY) 2023–24 are currently available on the California Department of Education Income Eligibility Scales for SY 2023–24 web page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Listserv, please contact your School Nutrition Program (SNP) or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Specialist listed below:

SNP: The SNP Specialist list is available in the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS)External link opens in new window or tab. Download Forms section, Form ID Caseload. You can also contact the SNP by email at SNPinfo@cde.ca.gov.

SFSP: The SFSP Specialist list is available in the CNIPSExternal link opens in new window or tab. Download Forms section, Form ID SFSP 01. You can also contact the SFSP by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.
Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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