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RESOURCES AND TO ORDER MATERIALS
TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL NUTRITION POLICY
SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
FOR PARENTS
FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS
FOR KIDS

Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs - Does not include USDA Foods  

Change to Food Safety Inspection Reporting for Program Year 2011  


Update on the Publication of Poverty Guidelines and Income Eligibility Guidelines 

2010-11 CRE Schedule  

2010-11 Reimbursement Rates  

Transcripts from TDA Listening Sessions  

2010-11 School Meal Applications  


Best Practices: Handling Fresh Produce in Schools 

USDA Interactive Food Safety Vehicle to Hit the Road  


What’s New in USDA’s Food Distribution Program for Schools? 


CNPIMS User Guide 

Civil Rights Training (English and Spanish)  


Vilsack Remarks About Child Nutrition Reauthorization 


Child Care Center Sponsoring Organization 
What's New
Get the latest information about the child nutrition programs in Texas public schools, from funding and menu planning to marketing and helping create healthy school environments.    

Check often for new ideas on fundraising, student rewards, nutrition education and read about the school districts that earn perfect reviews!     


Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs - Does not include USDA Foods
(For Child Nutrition Professionals)
  

 
Change to Food Safety Inspection Reporting for Program Year 2011

(For Child Nutrition Professionals)
  

 
Update on the Publication of Poverty Guidelines and Income Eligibility Guidelines

FNS has issued SP-30-2010; CACFP-16-2010; SFSP-14-2010: Publication of Poverty Guidelines and Income Eligibility Guidelines. This policy memo announces that the 2009-2010 IEGs will remain in place for the duration of the current school year. 
2010-11 CRE Schedule
(For Child Nutrition Professionals)
  Tentative schedule for SFA administrative reviews

 
2010-11 Reimbursement Rates

(CNPIMS (Child Nutrition Programs Information Management System))
  

 
Transcripts from TDA Listening Sessions

(For Child Nutrition Professionals)
  Coming Soon!

 
2010-11 School Meal Applications

(School Meal Applications)
  

 
Best Practices: Handling Fresh Produce in Schools

Click the link for a new informational brochure from USDA and NFSMI.  
USDA Interactive Food Safety Vehicle to Hit the Road
(For Child Nutrition Professionals)
  

 
What’s New in USDA’s Food Distribution Program for Schools?

Click here to see the latest School Programs USDA Foods Update and read about the latest news on USDA Foods in schools, the DoD Fresh Program and food safety issues. 
CNPIMS User Guide
Click here for the detailed instruction manual.  
Civil Rights Training (English and Spanish)
(Training and Presentations)
  

 
Vilsack Remarks About Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Remarks as prepared for delivery: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack presents Obama Administration's priorities to improve National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs – at the National Press Club – February 23, 2010 
Child Care Center Sponsoring Organization
Information for organizations that wish to sponsor child care centers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). 
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