Community Eligibility Provision Resource Center

The CEP resource center provides extensive resources for parents, teachers and school officials at the local, state and federal level to better understand CEP and its positive benefits, along with useful tools to help facilitate successful implementation of the provision in your school!
 

Regulations, Policy, and Guidance

Regulations

• 2023 Rulemaking: Child Nutrition Programs Community Eligibility Provision - Increasing Options for Schools
• 2013–2016 Rulemaking: Eliminating Applications Through Community Eligibility as Required by the HHFKA of 2010

Policy 

Please note that CEP policy memos are in the process of being reviewed and updated to align with the Final Rule published on Sept. 26, 2023.

Funding Sources and CEP

Title 1 and E-rate Funding Sources

• Title I Guidance for Schools Electing Community Eligibility (SP35-2015)
• E-Rate Guidance for Schools Electing CEP (SP08-2015)

Exam Fee Reductions & Waivers

• Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
• American College Testing (ACT)

Research & Data

• USDA CEP Characteristics Study, SY 2016-17
• CEP Evaluation
• FRAC's CEP Eligibility Status Searchable Database
• USDA State List of Eligible Schools/LEAs
• Estimator Tool (.xlsx)

Partner Websites and Resources

• Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)
• Share Our Strength