Child Nutrition Advisory Council

Bylaws | Composition | Term | Members and Initiatives | Staff Support | Principal Staff Contact | Public Involvement
Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes

Background

Education Code Section 49533 establishes the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC), the members of which are appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The mission of the CNAC is to provide proactive leadership for the enhancement of health and nutrition education for California’s youth. The CNAC is committed to making recommendations on evidence-based strategies that increase year-round access to high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals for California youth and promoting the inclusion of nutrition education as a strong component of a comprehensive integrated school health program.

Bylaws

Bylaws of the CNAC are available on the California Department of Education (CDE) CNAC Bylaws web page.

Composition

The CNAC is composed of 13 individuals representing different segments of the child nutrition community, including one representative of each of the following:

• State Department of Education
• School administrators
• School board members
• School food service directors
• School food service supervisors/managers
• Classroom teachers
• Curriculum coordinators
• Nutrition education specialists
• Lay persons
• Child care food program sponsors
• Secondary high school students
• Recognized parent–teacher organizations
• Qualified consultants specializing in nutrition, education, child care, or health and welfare

Term of Office

The CNAC members serve for a term of three years, except the student representative, who serves a one-year term. Members may be reappointed.

Members and Initiatives

The CNAC Member roster provides each member’s position, appointment date, and term expiration date.  Currently, the CNAC has adopted two initiatives: increasing access to school breakfast and access to meals during out of school time.

Member Application Information

CNAC Positions Open for Recruitment

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Child Care Food Program Sponsor
• Classroom Teacher
• Consultant Position
• Curriculum Coordinator
• Lay Person
• School Administrator
• School Board Member
• Student Member

Applications

A completed CNAC member application is required for each position, with the exception of the student position. Student applicants must complete the CNAC student member position application.

• CNAC Member Application (PDF)
• CNAC Student Member Application (PDF)

Only applications submitted by email will be accepted. Submit applications to CNAC@cde.ca.gov by Monday, April 21, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Staff Support

Nutrition Services Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-445-0850 or 800-952-5609

Principal Staff Contact

Kim Frinzell
Phone: 916-322-1566
Email: kfrinzell@cde.ca.gov

Public Involvement

The CNAC welcomes public involvement. Individuals interested in providing public comment at a CNAC meeting can do so through public input during a live meeting, by telephone (teletypewriter, also known as TTY, and fax available), and postal or electronic mail. Guidelines for Obtaining Input can be found on the CDE CNAC Guidelines web page.

Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minute Summaries

Agenda and meeting minutes from previous meetings are available upon request. Please contact the CNAC team by email at CNAC@cde.ca.gov or the Education and Nutrition Policy Unit general line at 800-952-5609.