Each year, school districts across the country prepare for one of the most important updates in child nutrition programs: the release of the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs). With the 2026–2027 guidelines now officially released, schools must be ready to act...
The Importance of a Scanning Partner for School Food and Nutrition Services
School Nutrition and Food Service Departments are tasked with providing nutritious meals to students while maintaining strict compliance with health regulations, managing budgets, and ensuring operational efficiency.In recent years, the rise of technology has provided valuable tools to streamline these...
Changes Coming for School Districts to Qualify for CEP. Are you ready?
New Proposal Drastically Changes Eligibility Threshold for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) from 25 percent to 60 percent! What is Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)?The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income...
Alabama lawmakers escalating weight for increasing poverty levels in new K-12 funding formula for 2025 and beyond.
Under the three newly proposed school funding formulas, every Alabama school district would receive more money per student. In some cases up to $2,000 per student. Alabama school funding options presented by the Bellwether Institute on Dec. 9. 2024. Bellwether...