Child Nutrition Programs Renewal Agreements for the 2012 / 2013 School Year

Renewal Information

*Renewal Overview for 2012-2013

*Email sent on 8/13/12 to all SFAs

Reimbursement Information

*Reimbursement Rates for 2012-2013

*Claim Due Dates for 2012-2013

Claim System

*Link to New Claim System

*Simplified Step-by-Step Instructions for 

     Applying in the New System

*How-to Steps to Upload Forms in the System

*Steps for Revising Online Applications

     (if applicable)

*Claiming Instructions (how to enter claims)

*FFVP Claiming Instructions (for SFAs with the 

      Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program)

*Upload Instructions (to upload claims from a 

      POS)

*Direct Cert vs. Claim System Passwords

Information on Additional Programs that Can be Applied for in the Claim System

*Afterschool Care Snack Program

*Special Milk Program

Other Requirements

Because the following must be completed in order for a district to approved for 2012-2013, the following links will provide you with more information on these requirements.

*Paid Lunch Equity Tool (PLE)

     (Look under USDA Memos, from 3/19/12)

*Request for a Price Increase Worksheet (if applicable, based on the results from the PLE)

     (Excel, with instructions and 2 worksheets)

*Annual Free and Reduced Training

*Direct Certification Upload and Direct Cert Exercise