School Breakfast Program
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 (**).
**Updated**USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through June 30, 2021
Original memo dated October 13, 2020. Updates are indicated by double asterisks (**).
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) to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year:
SFSP New Sponsor Application Request Form
SED is now accepting applications for participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during the 2020-2021 school year until December 31, 2020 to the extent that federal and state funding allows. This is for new sponsors who have not been approved to operate the SFSP. The deadline to submit an application is October 31, 2020. To request an application, please fill out this SFSP Application Request Form here.
Public SFAs: Summer Meals Programs can be used to serve meals at no charge at the beginning of the 2020-2021 School Year
Ensuring Access to Meals
Non-public SFAs and SFSP Sponsors: Summer Meals Programs can be used to serve meals at no charge at the beginning of the 2020-2021 School Year
CN State Payments Reductions
As instructed by the New York State Division of Budget (DOB), the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will be reducing some Child Nutrition reimbursement claims by 20%. The DOB directive affects State reimbursement payments only. Federal reimbursement payments will remain at 100%.
To identify a reduced claim, please refer to the Invoice Number of the payment.
2020-2021 Adult/Student Selling Prices
Adult Selling Prices
Breakfast
- Schools that receive regular reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.00 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal
- Schools that receive severe need reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.37 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal
Lunch
- Schools that receive under 60% ($3.5699) for lunch must charge a minimum of $3.94 plus tax for an adult lunch
NYS Waiver Request
The New York State Education Department is requesting a waiver from the USDA requirements that schools must make water available and accessible to children during the meal services as this would pose a significant challenge given the current circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This waiver has not been approved at this time. Further guidance will be made available upon approval.
NYSED School Reopening Guidance
"The closing of schools in March 2020 has profoundly affected the lives of New Yorkers. This impact will continue through the 2020-21 school year and beyond. While no one can predict all the challenges that may arise over the coming weeks and months, it is imperative that we plan for a safe and orderly return to school."
