Developing a Local Meal Charge Policy

The School Nutrition Programs Guidelines to Developing a Local Meal Charge Policy online training.

Course Description

The objective of this training is to provide information regarding the development of a meal charge policy, policy updates, checklists, and provide tools and resources.

Course Number: 605
Training Length: 20 minutes
Certificate: Available at the end of the training
Target Audience: Food Service Director, Staff, and Chief Business Officials
Mandatory: No
Cost: Free
Date Recorded: January 2019

Online Course

Begin the Guidelines to Developing a Local Meal Charge Policy course.

Referenced Resources

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course.

USDA Policy Memo SP 29-2017: 2017 Edition: Overcoming the Unpaid Meal Challenge: Proven Strategies from Our Nation’s Schools

Crediting

Crediting: 0.25 hours

Key Area: Administration (3000)
- Training Topic: Program Management (3200)
  - Learning Objective: Oversee Standard Operation Procedures for routine operations (3220)

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact the Resource Management Unit by email at SNPCafeFundQuestions@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Monday, April 21, 2025

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