Cherokee Nation
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- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the SFSP
USDA is implementing regulatory changes to the SFSP that simplify program requirements and improve the customer experience.
11/09/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance
Community Eligibility Provision Status of School Districts and Schools by State
This map contains links to state-specific information on local educational agencies and schools that may be eligible to elect the Community Eligibility Provision.
10/31/2023
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Community Eligibility Provision
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas. CEP allows the nation’s highest poverty schools and districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications.
10/13/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
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!
10/12/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Webinar on Final Rule: CEP- Increasing Options for Schools
A webinar for state agency and school food authority staff focused on the Final Rule: Child Nutrition Programs Community Eligibility Provision — Increasing Options for Schools.
10/12/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
WIC Eligibility Requirements to Bid on State Agency Infant Formula Contracts
This page includes information for vendors who may be interested in bidding on open infant formula state agency rebate contracts. Information on guidance and regulations is included, as well as any contracts open for bids.
10/02/2023
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Community Eligibility Provision Slider Tool
The CEP slider tool will calculate and display free and paid claiming percentages.
09/29/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents
Final Rule: Child Nutrition Programs - CEP Increasing Options for Schools
This final rule amends the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) regulations by lowering the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) from 40 percent to 25 percent.
09/26/2023
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Supporting the WIC Workforce
WIC staff should reflect the diversity and rich cultural experiences of WIC families. FNS has invested $31.5 million into a 5-year Inter-Agency Agreement with USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support the WIC workforce.
09/26/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
CEP Final Rule Summary
USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 26, 2023, to expand access to the Community Eligibility Provision by lowering the minimum identified student percentage participation threshold from 40 percent to 25 percent.
09/26/2023