{"id":12883,"date":"2026-10-07T20:04:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkh-state-nkh-state.pantheonsite.io\/louisiana\/?page_id=12883"},"modified":"2026-10-08T01:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T01:04:40","slug":"community-eligibility-provision-cep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/louisiana\/community-eligibility-provision-cep\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; 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overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the Community Eligibility Provision?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/cn\/community-eligibility-provision\">Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)<\/a>\u00a0is a federal school meal funding option that enables schools, participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, to provide free meals to all students.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Download the Resources!&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<em>Making the Case for CEP<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=b5562cd846&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">One-page CEP Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/promoting-educational-equity-community-eligibility-provision-cep\">Promoting Educational Equity With CEP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=5f66aa35f4&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">How CEP Benefits Students, Families, and Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=534691121e&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">CEP Talking Points for Conversations with District Administrators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=d427ec5b3a&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">Template Letter to School Administrators About Adopting CEP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=2d64f60c6a&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">What School Nutrition Staff Need to Know About Title 1 Funding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=fdbf50f49d&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">Including Community Eligibility in Your Back-to-School Plans\u00a0<\/a>(webinar)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Maximizing Reimbursement and Participation<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=9704815486&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">Strategies for Finding Success with CEP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=a78221bfc1&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">CEP Financial Considerations for School Business Officials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Grouping and Financial Analysis Tools<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=e5f6722e89&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">No Kid Hungry\u2019s CEP Calculator<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=df3161e854&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">video demo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=46d663515e&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">MealsCount.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=477c255810&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">video demo<\/a>\u00a0(grouping tool)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Other Options for Universal Free School Meals<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.us13.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=283504c3b3add96827a4ae4b9&amp;id=fe94d857f2&amp;e=8fd01b72c0\">Provision 2 and \u201cNon-Pricing\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The latest updates and resources on CEP can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/programs\/community-eligibility-provision?_gl=1*1c5xi48*_gcl_au*MTUwNzAyNTY4NS4xNjk3NjQ5NzQ1\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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We have several tools for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; 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animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12191\" src=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/louisiana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/05\/mealscount_logo-300x71.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/louisiana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/05\/mealscount_logo-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/louisiana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/05\/mealscount_logo.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Meals Count is a free tool to help school districts optimize their Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) applications, maximize school meal funding, and fight childhood hunger.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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The information presented will help schools considering CEP and also provide ways to improve and expand existing CEP programs. <strong>You can view all of the recordings below by clicking on each day:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TkUccqpnP9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/TkUccqpnP9I&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1654281833122000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NQW9qU_0zFZ7iSue7dtGX\"><strong>Day 1 \u2013 Is CEP Right for You?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nLearn how CEP and Provision 2 compare to traditional counting and claiming. You will also hear the considerations and opportunities of each program option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TTa3QtwkdWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/TTa3QtwkdWw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1654281833122000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QhT59y3ftLCMZiaDFCgiY\"><strong>Day 2 \u2013 CEP Financials<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nLearn how CEP can impact revenue and costs. You will also learn how you can manage the program to maintain overall financial stability in year one and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4xqdl0bnyio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/4xqdl0bnyio&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1654281833122000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GXRnxGsvxnTJuoMOVytkE\"><strong>Day 3 \u2013 CEP and Your Central Business Officer (CBO)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTime to make the case for CEP! Now that you understand the program, it\u2019s time to talk to your administrators and central business office. In this video, you will learn how to coordinate your district\u2019s data needs (including Title I) and hear strategies for implementing CEP in some but not all of your schools.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xhn-1aDkSQ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xhn-1aDkSQ8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1654281833122000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3y8LCPLgpFYVZY3PuZHkD6\"><strong>Day 4 \u2013 Maximizing ISP<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nLearn how to maximize your district\u2019s Identified Student Percentage (ISP) which is critical to maximizing reimbursement. 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