Posts Tagged ‘usda guidance’
April Policy Update
Since our last policy updated, there has been new legislation introduced, a proposed rule for serious deficiency released, as well as federal and state recognition of the CACFP. There have also been multiple pieces of USDA guidance and FRAC research published regarding the CACFP.
Read MoreState Agency Review RequirementsÂ
USDA released a memo that provides additional information regarding the provisions related to the frequency and number of reviews for State Agencies monitoring the CACFP.
Read MoreNon-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Questions and AnswersÂ
USDA released guidance updating their Question and Answer document for rural non-congregate summer meals. Read the updated guidance.
Read MoreState agency Monitoring in the SFSP
USDA released guidance to clarify the new criteria States must consider when determining with SFSP sites require pre-approval visits. Read the guidance.
Read MoreFY 2024 Reallocation of SAE Funds in Child Nutrition Programs
USDA released a memo providing information state agencies need to conduct the FY 2024 reallocation of State Administrative Expense (SAE) funds in the child nutrition programs (CNPs).
Read MoreSummer EBT Benefit Levels
FNS published a memo that outlines 2024 Summer EBT benefit levels for all states and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) operating the program, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.
Read MoreUpdated Instructions for the SAE Recovery Process and SAE Financial Status Report
USDA released CACFP guidance for state agencies on changes to SAE funds and how they are tracked and reported.
Read MoreRural Designations in the Summer Meal Programs
USDA released a guidance memo explaining the revised definition of rural created in the interim final rule on the SFSP non-congregate option.
Read MoreJanuary Policy Update
Since our last policy updated, there has been new legislation introduced, waivers approved, guidance released, as well as an Interim Final Rule for SFSP rural, non-congregate feeding. There have also been multiple research papers published regarding the CACFP. Check out the recent policy updates below!
Read MoreImplementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate Option
USDA released a memo that highlights key information on the new regulatory requirements for non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas.
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