National School Lunch Program
FSMC Contract and Guidance
The 2023- 2024 Food Service Management Company Contract, Extension of the Food Service Contract, and additional guidance is now available on the Management Companies webpage.
Child Nutrition Program New York State Waiver Requests
The New York State Education Department (SED) has requested a waiver from USDA for regulation 7 CFR 225.6(e)(15) to allow meals to be served in non-congregate settings as necessary, to ensure Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors can continue to focus on providing meals and meal supplements safely to children.
Webinar on Child Nutrition Program Updates
The New York State Education Department (SED), Office of Child Nutrition Program Administration, will host a live webinar to provide guidance on recent updates to the Child Nutrition Programs. SED will present information on the most recent flexibilities provided to operators due to COVID-19 school closures, the transition to summer operations, and answer operator’s frequently asked questions.
Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Extension Request
At least once every three years, School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch (NSLP) and/ or School Breakfast Program (SBP) are required to assess their SFAs compliance with the local school wellness policy, and make assessment results available to the public.
Emergency Claiming Instructions
SSO
The Emergency Claiming Instructions for SSO meals served during COVID-19 closures are now available.
SFSP
The Emergency COVID-19 Claim Instructions for Sponsors are now available.
WEBINAR: Claiming Meals Served During COVID-19 School Closures
The New York State Education Department (SED), Office of Child Nutrition Program Administration, will host a live webinar to provide guidance on claiming meals served during COVID-19 school closures.
SED is committed to providing on-going training and technical assistance to Child Nutrition Program operators. The webinar will be recorded and accessible on the Child Nutrition website, cn.nysed.gov, after the live version has concluded. Visit the Child Nutrition website regularly for the most up to date information and training schedules.
Resources for Providing Meals during COVID-19 School Closures
The New York State Education Department encourages School Food Authorities and Summer Food Service Program Sponsors currently operating the Seamless Summer Option of the National School Lunch Program or the Summer Food Service Program, to utilize available resources, such as the those listed below, to support children’s access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID–19).
60-Day Claim Deadline Waiver
Guidance related to CNP Operations during COVID-19 School Closures
The United States Department of Agriculture has released the following sets of Questions and Answers related to Child Nutrition Programs operations during COVID-19 school closures: