Provisions in the final rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.
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.
This final rule amends the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) regulations by lowering the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) from 40 percent to 25 percent.
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.
This action implements statutory requirements and policy improvements to strengthen administrative oversight and operational performance of the Child Nutrition Programs.
New grant opportunity available for State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program and/or Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meals and Outside School Hours Care Centers and School Food Authorities.
The "I Speak" resource document is available to help identify the primary language of non-English speakers.
Comparison table for CEP proposed rule: current requirements vs. proposed changes.
This rulemaking proposes to expand access to the Community Eligibility Provision by lowering the minimum identified student percentage participation threshold from 40 percent to 25 percent, which would give states and schools greater flexibility to choose to invest non-federal funds to offer no-cost meals to all enrolled students.