1. FRPM Eligible Reported
Free or Reduced-Price Meal (FRPM) Eligible
Homeless
Migrant Ed
Free or Reduced-price Meal Program
Direct Certification (Nov)
Foster Youth
Student Program
Direct Certification (Nov)
Count Source:
CALPADS Weekly CDSS Match
Tip: FRPM data can be found on report 1.17

2. NSLP/FRPM Local Practice
Two sides to the data
FRPM Eligible
Year Around
FRPM Eligible
on Census Day
NSLP Application process
CALPADs Direct Certification
COE Direct Certification
Foster Youth Matches
Homeless
Migrant
Based on information day enrollment
Eligibility determined via Application by 10-31
CALPADs Direct Certification record by November results
COE Direct Certification determined by and a NSLP record submitted to CALPADS with a program membership start date - Information Day or earlier
Foster Youth Matches as of Information Day
Homeless Program record as of Information Day
Migrant Program Record as of Information Day

3. NSLP/FRPM Local Practice
NSLP Processing Scenarios
Nuance
Local Lunches and/or Nutrition system
CALPADS
Aeries
Possible resolutions and/or local processes to consider
30 day carry over
Entered and tracked in
lunch program system
NEVER report in CALPADS
NEVER report in Aeries
Do not roll over the previous year's data in FRE OR do not submit a SPRG file until you have eligibility data in for the current Academic Year.
Applications received & student found eligible by of reporting year
Report eligibility in CALPADS by submitting a Program 181/182 Record
FRPM Eligible
Reported on 1.17 for LCFF
In Aeries - FRE record with an eligible start date on or prior to
information day
(F or R converted by Aeries
to 181 or 182)
When no status dates are entered in FRE, Aeries will automatically use July 1 of current year.
When no end date is used, Aeries will use the student leave date or last school calendar date.
Applications received and student found eligible after 10-31
of reporting year
Report eligibility in CALPADS
by submitting a Program 181/182 Record with proper eligibility date
Not reported on 1.17 for LCFF (even if student enrolled on
information day)
In Aeries - FRE record with an eligible start date after
(F or R converted by Aeries to 181 or 182)
Enter current status including eligibility date on
FRE record

4. NSLP/FRPM Local Practice
Ensure staff responsible for each data set fully understand:
FRPM (Free Reduced Priced Meal) criteria
FRPM for LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) criteria
Make sure all coordinators of data sources understand Aeries processes, NSLP and LCFF rules, if your local practice links this data together
Work closely with your Nutrition Services Coordinator
Document local processes
Resources
LCFF FAQ
FRPM Eligibility
CALPADS Frequently asked Questions
CSIS/FCMAT Mapping Guides 1.17