Introduction and Overview

Claims and Reimbursement

Claim for Reimbursement. The CNP Claim for Reimbursement form must be submitted to the USOE on or before the fourth working day of the month following the month being claimed. Reimbursement is paid for the number of meals claimed by category.

Federal Funds. General cash assistance (Section 4) is disbursed for all eligible school meals. In addition, special assistance (Section 11) funds are paid for meals served free or at a reduced price to eligible children.

State Funds. Utah law provides a 13 percent tax on the sale of wine and distilled liquor to administer a school lunch program in the public school districts. Funds are disbursed according to the number of lunches claimed in each district. No state funds are available for the SBP or SMP.

Severe Need Reimbursement. Schools may receive severe need payments for free and reduced-price breakfasts when 40 percent or more of the lunches at the school in the second preceding year were served to students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. These payments are in addition to the regular reimbursement. An additional two cents per lunch is available to LEAs which served 60 percent or more free or reduced-price lunches district-wide during the second preceding year.