SFSP Requirements Deadlines for 2023
Final Rule Summary: USDA is implementing regulatory changes to the SFSP regulations that simplify program requirements for SFSP program operators, improve the customer experience for participating children and families, and strengthen the integrity of the program. Many provisions codified through this final rule were previously allowed as program flexibilities and are demonstrated to facilitate program administration and service delivery for children and their families. This rule is effective Oct. 1, 2022. Compliance with the provisions of this rule must begin May 1, 2023. Parts of the Final Rule most relevant to sponsor operation are outlined in the Final Rule Summary. The full Final Rule may be viewed online: Federal Register Notice of Final Rule.
Site Definitions & Eligibility Documentation Wisconsin Free/Reduced Eligibility for All Public Schools (FY 2020) can also be used to determine area eligibility. A SFSP site may operate in a suitable location within the attendance area of a school that has at least 50% of its' students eligible for free and reduced price meals during the school year. More recent free/reduced data may be submitted to DPI for review to determine if it may be used to establish 2022 eligibility. USDA Capacity Builder Map Select the FY22 FNS CACFP and SFSP Eligibility Layer to determine if a site is located within an eligible area using census data. Household Letter Use for sessions that operate 7/01/23 - 6/30/24 Household Income Application Updated for 2024 Household Income Application Instructions Household Size-Income Scale for 2023-24 Use for sessions that operate 7/01/23 - 6/30/24 Categorical Eligibility - Tips for identifying valid numbers from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota Nutrition Guidance Manual - English USDA Farm to Summer Fact Sheet Field Trip Notification Form (for sponsors to submit to DPI) Off-site Consumption Poster - Post in meal service area to notify participants of items that may be taken off-site when congregate meal service is required. Training Checklists Revised 12/22 Training Documentation FormRevised 12/22 ICN eLearning - Explore online training opportunities for Child Nutrition Program professionals Race and Ethnicity Data Form Revised 12/22 Sample Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Form New 12/22 Civil Rights Training Options Justice for All Poster USDA updated the And Justice for All poster with the updated nondiscrimination statement. DPI has ordered the new posters and once they are received, the DPI will distribute them to our participating agencies. Continue to post the 2019 posters or print this 2022 poster to use until the new posters arrive. Determining Potential Reimbursement/Budget Calculator Updated 1/2023 Reimbursement Claim Instructions Online Claim Instructional Manual Updated 2/2023 Reimbursement Claim Form - use only as a template for the online claim, for amendments, or when requested by DPI Net Cash Resource Calculator Use this calculator to determine if the Net Cash Resource balance exceeds the allowed amount. 2024 SFSP General Ledger Includes Net Cash Resource Calculator
Sponsor & Site Eligibility Revised 12/2022
Documenting Participant Eligibility Revised 10/2022
Meal Service Requirements - Revised 2/23
Training Revised 12/22
Civil Rights Revised 12/22
Program Reimbursement Revised 12/2022
Financial Management Revised 12/22
