Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
Seamless Summer Option (SSO) is a component of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and is an administratively streamlined version of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for schools participating in the NSLP.
Similar to the SFSP, the purpose of SSO is to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Although only sponsored by schools, summer sites may be established in the same types of locations as the SFSP such as:
- community centers
- libraries
- parks
- pools
- and schools
Sites must be located in low-income areas and sponsors can be reimbursed for up to two meal types per day.
All meals are reimbursed at the same rate as they would if served under the NSLP to include state reimbursement and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNA) entitlement.
Options for Schools in the Summer | Food and Nutrition Administration
School Food Authorities (SFA) may apply for the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) at schools already participating on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in their program application by the appropriate deadline. To offer SSO at non-school sites, or sites under the jurisdiction of another SFA, please contact your specialist for assistance.
Options for Schools in the Summer | Food and Nutrition Administration
Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs | Food and Nutrition Administration
Seamless Summer Option (SSO) is a continuation of the operation of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) requirements, most of the training topics will be the same. Determining and documenting site eligibility for SSO is the same process as the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA):
- Mapping Tools for Summer Meal Programs | Food and Nutrition Administration
- Seamless Summer Option | Food and Nutrition Administration
- Summer Communications Toolkit for States/Tribes/Territories | Food and Nutrition Administration
- Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs | Food and Nutrition Administration
Center for Best Practices:
State agencies reimburse School Food Authorities (SFAs) for snacks in accordance with the reimbursement rates prescribed by USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA). The reimbursement rates are adjusted annually.
Seamless Summer Option (SSO) sponsors receive the same reimbursement rates as they would if offering meals and snacks under the National School Lunch Programs (NSLP), the School Breakfast Programs (SBP), and the Afterschool Snack Program (ASP).
School Meals Reimbursement Rates | Food and Nutrition Service
Claims
Claims for reimbursement for this program are due to the Utah State Board of Education monthly using the approved Child Nutrition software system. For monthly due dates, visit USBE's Financial Operations Website, and select Utah Grants to view Utah Grants Reimbursement Schedule.
Submit claims within 60 days after the claimed month.
- You can amend claims within 60 days or anytime during the fiscal year for fewer meals.
In coordination with the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) our office distributes policy memorandums to provide guidance and clarify program requirements and regulations.
Memorandum: New Bulletin Distribution Explanation
A quick tutorial on how our office structures and distributes policy.
For all other related policy information, please refer to the Utah State Board of Education National School Lunch Program (NSLP).