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:

SP 01-2024 Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for CNP Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages

SP 02-2024 (REVISED) Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the SMP CACFP and SFSP

SP 03-2024 CNP Integrity Final Rule - Administrative Review and Food Service Management Company Review Cycles

SP 04-2024 CNP Program Integrity Final Rule - State Agency Discretion for Repeat Meal Pattern Violations Fiscal Action

SP 05-2024 Implementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate option Provions of the Interim Final Rule

SP 06-2024 Rural Designations in the Summer Meals Programs (REVISED)

SP 08-2024 CEP - Planning and Implementation Guidance Updated

SP 09-2024 CEP Guidance and Updated Q&As

SP 10-2024 CEP - Statutory Annual Notification & Publication Requirements & SY24-25 Election Deadline (1)

SP 11-2024 CEP State Agency Procedures to Ensure Identified Student Percentage Accuracy

SP 13-2024 Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Q&A

SP 14-2024 Paid Lunch Equity Guidance for SY24-25

SP 15-2024 Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Q&A #2

SP 18-2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 - Effect on CNP

SP 19-2024 Initial Implementation Memo - CNP Meal Patterns Consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SP 22-2024 Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule titled CNP Meal Patterns Consisten with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidlines for Americans

SP 23-2024 Buy American Provisions Related to the Final Rule Titled CNP Meal Patterns Consisten with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SP 24-2024 Geographic Preference Option Q & A