School Nutrition Programs

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School Nutrition Programs

Overview

Child Nutrition Programs | Program Guidance | Forms | Resources | Nutrition Education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school nutrition programs are administered through the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Office (NERO) in Boston. Eligible institutions enter into written agreements with the CSDE to operate local programs that provide for the nutritional needs of those in their care.

Quick Links

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Connecticut Online Application and Claiming System for Child Nutrition Programs (CNP System)
County Assignments for School Nutrition Programs
Direct Certification for School Nutrition Programs
Eligibility for Free and Reduced-price Meals and Milk in School Nutrition Programs
Operation of Child Nutrition Programs During COVID-19
School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition (SMART) Funds (How To section of CSDE's Operating Child Nutrition Programs during COVID-19 webpage)

Nondiscrimination Statements (USDA and CSDE)