3.  Paper English application and other required materials are on CNP2000 form download, DE website, new year memo sent in June  Spanish translated application and material on DE website CNP2000 website: https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/CNP/Splash.asp DE website: http://educateiowa.gov/ Nutrition Programs: http://tinyurl.com/nutritionprogram

4. ON-LINE SFA APPLICATION FORM DOWNLOAD Click Here

5.  LEAs must use the Iowa Eligibility Application sent to them  CONTENT changes to the paper and/or web based application must receive prior approval from the Bureau.  Send changes and supporting documents to Diana Weber. diana.weber@iowa.gov or 515-281-5663diana.weber@iowa.gov FYI- Adding your school name does not require Bureau approval

6.  Found on the USDA website, www.fns.usda.gov/cnd www.fns.usda.gov/cnd  Spanish translation of Iowa form, parent letter, instructions, etc found at CNP2000 form download  If using USDA translated applications, print the USDA English version also. It will help you know what the questions are.

7.  If a significant number of children are non- English speaking, translated applications and application material must be made available  Each District must find language translators to assist families with reading difficulties

8.  PARENT LETTERS to all households  LEA must provide paper letter to all households ◦ No earlier than 4 weeks before school starts ◦ May send home in first few days of new school year ◦ No materials may be distributed prior to July 1 st each year ◦ Online methods of distribution must ensure that all households have receive this information- online or paper ◦ EXAMPLE- NEXT SLIDE  APPLICATIONS ◦ Paper applications must be sent with the letter ◦ Web based applications are allowed; must request and change parent letter to notify households ◦ Web based applications MUST have the ability to be electronically signed (read Appendix E in the Guidance Manual) or be printed out hard copy, signed in ink and returned to the school as hard copy. ◦ Must send the application, parent letter and household instructions for completing the application to each household not included in the first direct certification download ◦ Must ensure a secure website for online application process

10.  USDA requires the use of household applications—one application form with all children’s names on it. ◦ Cannot require separate applications by school ◦ Cannot require separate applications for children categorically eligible and others applying based on income  One application per household

11. Household Instructions School Officials Instructions

12.  LEAs may accept applications electronically and may provide for electronic signatures.  LEAs may also scan paper applications submitted.  NOTE: all software used must meet all USDA requirements such as recognizing and accepting less than whole dollar amounts.  NOTE: LEAs are responsible for any errors that may result from using any electronic methods.  Need to access and retrieve all electronic information upon request.

13.  Citizenship is not required to participate in Child Nutrition Programs

15.  Email CNP2000@iowa.govCNP2000@iowa.gov  Someone will assist you  Passwords assigned to various persons in your district according to access to different sections of the website  Contact Information: Ellen Miller  ellen.miller@iowa.gov or 515-281-4542ellen.miller@iowa.gov

16. CNP2000 website: https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/CNP/Splash.asp DE website: http://educateiowa.gov/http://educateiowa.gov/ click on Nutrition Programs Eligibility Guidance manual: www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Guidance/default.htm www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Guidance/default.htm

17.  Bureau of Nutrition Programs main telephone number: 515-281-5356  Area Consultants: ◦ Central – Keerti Patel 515-281-3353 ◦ Diana Weber 515-281-5663 ◦ Central North – Jaci Yetmar 515-681-2302 ◦ Northeast –Donna Matlock 515-661-7835 ◦ East Central – Sandy Fiegen 515-681-5750 ◦ Southeast – Cheryl Benson 515-868-2847 ◦ Southwest – Jan Steffen 515-681-2301 ◦ Northwest – Marlene Jepsen 515-681-5752 ◦ East Central- Lisa Robinson 515-954-8047