August 5, 2010
TO: Sponsors of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
RE: Status of the 2010-2011 Income Eligibility Guidelines
The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) received
guidance from USDA concerning the status of the 2010-2011 Income Eligibility
Guidelines (IEGs) for the Child Nutrition Programs.
USDA Policy Memo SP 30-2010 states:
The updated Poverty Guidelines issued August 3, 2010, by the Department of Health
and Human Services do not represent a change in the IEGs for the Child Nutrition
Programs.
Therefore, in making eligibility determinations for free and reduced price meals for
School Year 2010-11, schools and institutions should continue to utilize the 2009-2010
IEGs. Such determinations shall be effective for the certification period set forth in the
applicable program’s regulations (e.g., for school programs, from the date of approval
through the remainder of the current school year and up to 30 operating days of the
following school year). The 2009-2010 IEGs will remain in place for the duration of the
current school year.
If you have questions, please contact your assigned Child Nutrition Specialist.
Sincerely,
Heidi Dupuis, Manager, School Nutrition
Child Nutrition Programs
Office of the Superintendent