Seamless Summer Option (SSO)

Information about the federal Seamless Summer Option opportunity that allows public schools to combine features of the School Nutrition Programs and the Summer Food Service Program along with reduced paperwork requirements.

SSO Agreement Information

How Do I Apply to Participate in the SSO?
Seamless Summer Option (SSO) agreement and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) providing additional clarification to program participation and operations.

Site Type, Eligibility, and Outreach Requirements
Information to establish specific types of sites. This Web page also provides outreach criteria for the different types of sites.

Public Notification

The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division has submitted the below waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services. This information is provided to comply with the public notification statutory requirements in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Section 12(l)(1)(A)(ii).

USDA Waiver Request For First Week Site Visits (PDF; 26-Dec-2018)

USDA Waiver Request For Air Quality Non-congregate Meal Service (PDF; 26-Dec-2018)

Questions: Summer Meals Unit | 916-324-6153

Last Reviewed: Thursday, December 27, 2018

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