Overview
School Nutrition Programs | Program Guidance | Forms | Resources | Nutrition Education
The ASP operates under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and provides cash reimbursement to help schools serve snacks to children in afterschool activities aimed at promoting the health and well-being of children and youth in Connecticut’s communities. Schools must provide children with regularly scheduled activities in an organized, structured, and supervised environment that includes educational or enrichment activities, e.g., mentoring/tutoring programs. Programs must meet state or local licensing requirements and health and safety standards. Competitive interscholastic sports teams are not eligible. For detailed guidance on the ASP requirements, refer to the CSDE’s Afterschool Snack Program Handbook.
Quick Links
- Claim Submission Schedule for Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- CSDE webinar (May 15, 2025): ASP Meal Pattern Updates for School Year 2025-26 and ASP Operational Requirements
- Direct Certification for School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- Eligibility for Free and Reduced-price Meals and Milk in School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- Forms for the ASP (Document/Forms section)
- Monitoring in the ASP (Document/Forms section)
- Online Application and Claiming System for Connecticut Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- Operational Memoranda for School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
- Program Guidance for School Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
Nondiscrimination Statements (USDA and CSDE)