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:
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 (FNS) entitlement.
Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
USDA/FNS
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (English/Spanish Translation)
School Food Authorities (SFA) wishing to apply for the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) at schools already participating on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) can do so by changing the status of the SSO on their Site Information Sheet located on CNPWeb. To offer SSO at non-school sites, or sites under the jurisdiction of another SFA, please contact the State Agency for assistance.
Comparison of Programs SFSP/NSLP/Seamless Option
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Please contact the Utah State Board of Education Child Nutrition Program (CNP) for assistance understanding qualification requirements or if you need assistance with the application process.
Seamless Summer Option (SSO) is a continuation of the operation of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) 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).
Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Determining Site Eligibility
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Center for Best Practices:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS):
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 National School Breakfast Programs (NSBP), and the Afterschool Snack Program (ASP).
Reimbursements for qualified sponsors/sites include:
The total lunches and suppers served are added to the total meals served during the school year and are factored into how much USDA foods the sponsor receives. Snacks are reimbursed at the same rate as the ASP.
Reimbursement Rates
July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Claims are due to the Utah State Board of Education:
Once a claim has been submitted:
In coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) 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.
The following policy bulletins/memorandums provide urgent or highly requested content:
For all other related policy information, please refer to the Utah State Board of Education National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
