State Guidance

State Guidance

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the State Guidance section on the Child Nutrition Programs website. The purpose of this section is to clarify the rules and regulations in the administration of Federal programs:

  • CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
  • CNP (Child Nutrition Program)
  • NSLP (National School Lunch Program)
  • SSFP (Simplified Summer Food Program)
  • NSIP (Nutrition Services Incentive Program)

These APB (All Point Bulletins) are separated out by program and fiscal year. They are titled and identified as follows:

Title of All Points Bulletin (Topic)
Policy Memo (Program Name) - (Policy Number) - (Year)

For further information call the Child Nutrition Division at 208-332-6820

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CACFP

FY09
FY08
FY07
FY06
FY05

CNP

FY09
FY08
FY05

NSLP

FY09
FY08
FY07
FY06
FY05

SFSP

FY09
FY08
FY07
FY06
FY05

NSIP

FY08
FY07
CACFP

CACFP FY09

PDF Icon Small Business Tax Filing Updates Policy Memo CACFP-01-2009
PDF Icon Record Maintenance Requirements for Family Daycare Home Providers in Child and Adult Care Food Program Policy Memo CACFP-03-2009
PDF Icon Meal Disallowance Policies for Family Day Care Homes in Child and Adult Care Food Program
Policy Memo CACFP-05-2009
PDF Icon Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household Policy Memo CACFP-08-2009

CACFP FY08

PDF Icon Crediting of Corn Meal and Corn Flour for Grain/Breads Component Technical AssistanceTA-01-2008
PDF Icon Automatic Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits Extended to All Children Enrolled in Head Start Policy Memo CACFP-07-2008
PDF Icon Simplified Acquisition Threshold Policy Memo CACFP-09-2008
PDF Icon Applying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-30-2008
PDF Icon Automatic Eligibility for Early Head Start Participants Policy Memo CACFP-10-2008

CACFP FY07

PDF Icon Clarification Regarding Federal Materials Policy Memo SP-09-2007
PDF Icon Documentation of Block Claims Policy Memo CACFP-15-2007 NEW
PDF Icon Update on Electronic Transaction in Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo CACFP-07-2007
PDF Icon Retention of Records Relating to Serious Deficiencies Policy Memo CACFP-01-2007

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CACFP FY06

PDF Icon Sponsor Monitoring of Facilities in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Policy Memo CACFP-06-03
PDF Icon Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Determinations Policy Memo CACFP-10-2006
PDF Icon Prohibition on State Agencies' Establishing Geographic Territories for Sponsoring Organizations Policy Memo CACFP-11-2006
PDF Icon Issues Related to Block Claims Submitted by Centers and Homes Policy Memo CACFP-12-2006
PDF Icon Age Limits for Children receiving Meals in Emergency Shelters Interim Rule 7 CFR Part 226

CACFP FY05

PDF Icon Conducting a Five-Day Reconciliation in Centers Policy Memo CACFP- 05-15
PDF Icon Extension of Waivers Due to Emergency Conditions Caused by Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo
CACFP- 05-13
PDF Icon Additional waivers relating to Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo CACFP- 05-12
PDF Icon Emergency Feeding in CACFP in Area Affected by Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo CACFP- 05-11
PDF Icon Documenting Reasons for Block Claims by Centers and Homes Policy Memo CACFP- 05-10
PDF Icon Collection of Required Enrollment Information by Centers and Homes Policy Memo CACFP- 05-08
PDF Icon Proprietary Title XIX and Title XX Instructions Policy Memo CACFP- 05-06
PDF Icon Determining Eligibility for Military Families Policy Memo CACFP- 05-05
PDF Icon Clarification on Acceptable Infant Formula Policy Memo CACFP- 05-01

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CNP

CNP FY09

PDF Icon Reminder Concerning E-Rate Audit by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Policy Memo SP-04-2009
PDF Icon Competitive Procurement and Private Grants for School Food Programs Policy Memo SP-09-2009
PDF Icon Economic Price Adjustment in Vendor Contracts Policy Memo SP-10-2009
PDF Icon Questions & Answers for the National School Lunch Program's Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
Policy Memo SP-11-2009
PDF Icon Economic Stimulus Funding for the National School Lunch Program - Equipment Grants
Policy Memo SP-14-2009
PDF Icon Ways to Assist Families during Economic Downturn Policy Memo SP-15-2009
PDF Icon Clarification of Requirements in the FSMC Final Rule (Revised) Policy Memo FD-080
PDF Icon Procurement Questions Policy Memo SP-28-2009
PDF Icon Excess Summer Meals Policy Memo SP-29-2009
PDF Icon Responding to School Closing for H1N1 Outbreaks Policy Memo SP-31-2009
PDF Icon School Garden Q & As Policy Memo SP-32-2009
PDF Icon School Closings for H1N1 Outbreaks: Questions and Answers Policy Memo SP-33-2009
PDF Icon Q & As: Milk Substitution for Children with Medical or Special Dietary Needs (Non-Disability)
Policy Memo SP-35-2009
PDF Icon Standard Award Terms and Reporting Requirements for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009's National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants Policy Memo SP-36-2009
PDF Icon Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household Policy Memo SP-38-2009
PDF Icon Obligations of 2009 Equipment Assistance Grants for School Food Authorities Policy Memo SP-40-2009

CNP FY08

PDF Icon Exemptions Under the Competitive Food Services Regulations Policy Memo TA-02-2008
PDF Icon Use of Vending Machines in the School Meals Programs Policy Memo SP-13-2008
PDF Icon Crediting of Corn Meal and Corn Flour for Grain/Breads Component Technical AssistanceTA-01-2008
PDF Icon Prototype Language for Return of Discounts, rebates and Credits to School Food Authorities Policy Memo SP-21-2008
PDF Icon Applying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-30-2008

CNP FY05

PDF Icon Iron-Fortified Infant Formulas That Do Not Require Medical Statements Policy Memo CNP- 05-23

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NSLP

NSLP FY09

PDF Icon Thirteenth Release of the Child Nutrition (CN) Database Policy Memo TA-02-2009
PDF Icon Equipment Assistance Grants Policy Memo SP-18-2009
PDF Icon Additional Equipment Assistance Grant Q and A Policy Memo SP-23-2009
PDF Icon Equipment Specifications for Equipment Assistance Grant Policy Memo SP-24-2009
PDF Icon Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household Policy Memo SP-38-2009
PDF Icon School Dismissals for H1N1 Outbreaks: Questions and Answers- Edition #2 Policy Memo SP-42-2009
PDF Icon Clarification on Intent of 2009 Equipment Assistance Grants for School Food Authorities Policy Memo SP-37-2009

NSLP FY08

PDF Icon Crediting of Corn Meal and Corn Flour for Grain/Breads Component Technical AssistanceTA-01-2008
PDF Icon Incorporating 2005 Dietary Guidelines into School Meals Policy Memo SP-04-2008
PDF Icon Automatic Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits Extended to All Children Enrolled in Head Start Policy Memo SP-23-2008
PDF Icon Applying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-30-2008
PDF Icon Automatic Eligibility for Early Head Start Participants Policy Memo SP-34-2008
PDF Icon Frequently Asked Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Questions Policy Memo SP-35-2008
PDF Icon 30-Day Carryover and Delayed Implementation for Provision 2 Policy Memo SP-37-2008
PDF Icon Reaffirmation of Policy on Limited Discloser of Children's Eligibility Information to the National Assessment of Education Program (NAEP) Policy Memo SP-40-2008

NSLP FY07

PDF Icon Update on Electronic Transaction in Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-10-2007
PDF Icon Clarification Regarding Federal Materials Policy Memo SP-09-2007
PDF Icon Seamless Summer Option Q & A Guidance Policy Memo SP-07-2007
PDF Icon Fluid Milk Components in Reimbursable Lunches Policy Memo SP-06-2007
PDF Icon Vending Machines in the School Meal Program Policy Memo SP-03-2007
PDF Icon Notification of a Violation of the Child Nutrition Labeling Program Informational Memo CNP-07-01

NSLP FY06

PDF Icon Notification of a Violation of the Child Nutrition Labeling Program Informational Memo CNP-06-07
PDF Icon Exemptions Under the Competitive Foods Regulation Informational Memo CNP-06-08
PDF Icon Exemptions List Under the Competitive Foods Regulation Attachment Informational Memo CNP-06-08
PDF Icon Communication with Households, Reauthorization 2004 Policy Memo SP-08-2006
PDF Icon Implementing the Revised School Meal Recipes Policy Memo SP-10-2006
PDF Icon Commercial Software Used in School Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-12-2006
PDF Icon Communication Concerning Verification Activities Policy Memo SP-14-2006
PDF Icon Record-Keeping Requirements Policy Memo SP-16-2006
PDF Icon April 2006 Procurement Questions Policy Memo SP-19-2006
PDF Icon Procurement Questions Relevant to the Buy American Provision Policy Memo SP-20-2006
PDF Icon Monitoring SFA Implementation of HACCP-Based Food Safety Program Policy Memo SP-25-2006
PDF Icon Verification Sample Size Policy Memo SP-27-2006

NSLP FY05

PDF Icon Household and Categorical Eligibility - General Follow Up Policy Memo SP- 05-30
PDF Icon Extension of Waivers Due to Emergency Conditions Caused by Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo SP- 05-29
PDF Icon Eligibility for Severe Need Rates for the School Breakfast Program Policy Memo SP- 05-28
PDF Icon Direct Verification - Reauthorization - Implementation Policy Memo SP- 05-27
PDF Icon Verification Procedures and Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo SP- 05-25
PDF Icon Emergency Feeding of School Children in the Areas Devastated by Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo
SP- 05-24
PDF Icon Ninth Release of the Child (CN) Database Policy Memo SP- 05-21
PDF Icon Verification Activies Policy Memo SP- 05-18
PDF Icon Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) in Schools Policy Memo SP- 05-14
PDF Icon Determining Eligibility for Military Families Policy Memo SP- 05-13
PDF Icon Procurement Questions Regarding Automated Meal Accountability System in Conjunction with Food Service Management Companies Policy Memo SP-05-23

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SFSP

SFSP FY09

PDF Icon Excess Summer Meals Policy Memo SFSP-24-2009
PDF Icon Responding to School Closing for H1N1 Outbreaks Policy Memo SFSP-05-2009
PDF Icon School Closings for H1N1 Outbreaks: Questions and Answers Policy Memo SFSP-06-2009
PDF Icon Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household Policy Memo SFSP-07-2009
PDF Icon School Dismissals for H1N1 Outbreaks: Questions and Answers- Edition #2 Policy Memo SFSP-08-2009

SFSP FY08

PDF Icon Crediting of Corn Meal and Corn Flour for Grain/Breads Component Technical AssistanceTA-01-2008
PDF Icon Automatic Eligibility for Free Meal Benefits Extended to All Children Enrolled in Head Start Policy Memo
SFSP-06-2008
PDF Icon Simplified Acquisition Threshold Policy Memo SFSP-08-2008
PDF Icon Applying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-30-2008
PDF Icon Automatic Eligibility for Early Head Start Participants Policy Memo SFSP-09-2008

SFSP FY07

PDF Icon Clarification Regarding Federal Materials Policy Memo SP-09-2007
PDF Icon Seamless Summer Option Q & A Guidance Policy Memo SP-07-2007
PDF Icon Update on Electronic Transaction in Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SFSP-06-2007
PDF Icon Area Eligibility Duration in the Summer Food Service Program Policy Memo SFSP-05-2007
PDF Icon 2007 Reimbursement Rates Policy Memo SFSP-02-2007

SFSP FY06

PDF Icon Treatment of National Flood Insurance Program, Payments Policy Memo SFSP-06-01
PDF Icon 2006 Summer Food Service Week Proclamation CND Memo SP05-2006 Proclamation
PDF Icon 2006 Western Region Summer Sunshine Awards State Informational Bulletin ID-01-2006

SFSP FY05

PDF Icon Extension of Waivers Due to Emergency Condition Caused by Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo SFSP- 05-08
PDF Icon Emergency Feeding in the Summer Food Service Program in Areas Affect by Hurricane Katrina Policy Memo SFSP- 05-07
PDF Icon Transmittal of Guidance on the Simplified Summer Food Program Policy Memo SFSP- 05-06
PDF Icon Seamless Summer Option Questions and Answer Guidance SY2005 Policy Memo SFSP- 05-05
PDF Icon Seamless Summer Option Questions and Answers Attachment Policy Memo SFSP- 05-05
PDF Icon Determining Eligibility for Military Families Policy Memo SFSP- 05-04

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NSIP

NSIP FY08

PDF Icon Applying Geographic Preferences in Procurements for the Child Nutrition Programs Policy Memo SP-30-2008

NSIP FY07

PDF Icon Clarification Regarding Federal Materials Policy Memo SP-09-2007
PDF Icon Legislative Changes NSIP Policy Memo SP-08-2007
PDF Icon Program Operation in Fiscal Year 2008 and Subsequent Years Food Distribution Memo FD-065

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