GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

USDA POLICY MEMOS:  2024

Regulation requires sponsoring organizations and institutions to keep USDA Policy Memorandums for reference and to apply immediately the appropriate instruction to agency programs.  Please call Child Nutrition Programs, if further clarification is needed.

All Policy Memos from USDA can be located here:

SP01-2024  Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for CNP Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages

SP02-2024  (REVISED) Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the SMP CACFP and SFSP

SP03-2024  CNP Integrity Final Rule - Administrative Review and Food Service Management Company Review Cycles

SP04-2024  CNP Program Integrity Final Rule - State Agency Discretion for Repeat Meal Pattern Violations Fiscal Action

SP05-2024  Implementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate option Provisions of the Interim Final Rule

SP06-2024  Rural Designations in the Summer Meals Programs (REVISED)

SP08-2024  CEP - Planning and Implementation Guidance Updated

SP09-2024  CEP Guidance and Updated Q&As

SP10-2024  CEP - Statutory Annual Notification & Publication Requirements & SY24-25 Election Deadline (1)

SP11-2024  CEP State Agency Procedures to Ensure Identified Student Percentage Accuracy

SP13-2024  Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Q&A

SP14-2024  Paid Lunch Equity Guidance for SY24-25

SP15-2024  Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Q&A #2

SP18-2024  Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 - Effect on CNP

SP19-2024  Initial Implementation Memo - CNP Meal Patterns Consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SP22-2024  Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule titled CNP Meal Patterns Consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SP23-2024  Buy American Provisions Related to the Final Rule Titled CNP Meal Patterns Consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SP24-2024  Geographic Preference Option Q & A