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CNIPS Logging On

The School Nutrition Programs (SNP) Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) Logging On online course.

Course Description

In this video, participants will learn how to log onto the CNIPS, change your password, add a new user, and update your profile. This video was recorded by the California Department of Education, October 2018.

  • Course Number: 600
  • Training Length: 7 minutes
  • Certificate: None
  • Target Audience: Chief Business Officials, Food Service Directors, and Staff
  • Mandatory: No
  • Cost: Free
  • Date Recorded: October 2018

Online Course

Begin the CNIPS Logging On External link opens in new window or tab. (Video; 6:59) course.

Resources

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Contact Us

If you have any additional questions that this course does not answer, please contact the CNIPS Help Desk at CNIPS@cde.ca.gov or call 800-952-5609 and select option 6. You can also look up your county analyst from the School Nutrition Programs Specialist Directory web page.

Questions:   School Nutrition Programs Unit | 916-322-3005
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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