School Breakfast Program
Updates to the Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold
This memo can be found at http://www.cn.nysed.gov/common/cn/files/sp02_2022sfsp01_2022fedmicro.pdf.
Recall: Whole, Fresh Onions Grown in Mexico
The purpose of this memorandum is to notify School Food Authorities (SFAs) that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of whole, fresh, red, white, and yellow onions, grown in Mexico, due to potential contamination of Salmonella Oranienburg.
Student Eligibility Carryover in the 2021-2022 SY
This memorandum provides School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the federal Child Nutrition Programs with clarification regarding student eligibility carryover in the 2021-2022 School Year (SY).
Additional clarification regarding eligibility carryover for the 2022-2023 SY is forthcoming from USDA and will be posted to the Child Nutrition Knowledge Center (CNKC) when received.
Eligibility Carryover
Adult Selling Prices
Adult Selling Prices
Breakfast
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Schools that receive regular reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.08 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal.
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Schools that receive severe need reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.46 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal.
Lunch
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Schools that receive under 60% ($3.7199) for lunch must charge a minimum of $4.12 plus tax for an adult lunch.
**Updated**Options and Flexibilities in Response to Supply Chain Issues
The Child Nutrition Program Office is aware that School Food Authorities (SFAs) may be experiencing challenges regarding procuring distributors and receiving bid responses in preparation for the 2021-2022 school year, and that this causes great concern about the ability to acquire needed items.
This guidance outlines options available to SFAs encountering these difficulties.
Mandatory Collection of Data for P-EBT
SY 21-22 Waivers, Flexibilities, and Guidance
Student Eligibility Carryover in the 2021-2022 SY
Original memo dated April 21, 2021. Latest updates are indicated by double asterisks (**).
Waivers and Flexibilities
The New York State Education Department (SED) has elected the use of the Nationwide waiver flexibilities provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for school year 2021-2022:
NYS CNP Waiver Request
The New York State Education Department (SED) is requesting the following waiver from USDA requirements:
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Request to Waive Monitoring Requirements of the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Program, and the Summer Food Service Program During COVID-19.
This waiver has not been approved at this time. Further guidance will be made available upon approval.
NYS CNP Waiver Request
The New York State Education Department (SED) is requesting the following waiver from USDA requirements:
1. Request to Waive the 60-day claim for reimbursement deadlines for July – December 2020.
This waiver has not been approved at this time. Further guidance will be made available upon approval.
Election and Reporting of CN Program Participation and Operations in 2020-2021 School Year
Original memo dated October 26, 2020. Updates are indicated by double asterisks (**).