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SFSP Policies

The following documents are SFSP policies and procedures developed by Bright from the Start to clarify program regulations or improve program operations.

PolicyStat, an online policy management system, is available to CACFP and Happy Helpings (SFSP) organizations, members of the public, and DECAL staff, for locating and accessing Nutrition policy documents more quickly. To access PolicyStat, please click the link below.

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Documents List
  • SFSP Appeal Procedures
  • Policy #1 - Unannounced Visits
  • Policy #2 - One Time Exception Policy
  • Policy #3 - Access to GA ATLAS
  • Policy #4 - 30/60 Day Claim Reimbursement Procedures
  • Policy #5 - Recordkeeping Requirements for the SFSP
  • Policy #6 - Training Requirements for the SFSP
  • Policy #7 - Use of home-canned and home-frozen foods
  • Policy #8 - Separate or Commingled Accounts for SFSP Funds
  • Policy #9 - Termination of Sponsors from SFSP
  • Policy #10 - Designation of the Program Contact in the SFSP
  • Policy #11 - Audit Reports for all Non-Profit SFSP Sponsors
  • Policy #12 - SFSP Board of Directors Responsibilities
  • Policy #13 - Assessing Interest on Outstanding SFSP Funds
  • Policy #14 - Sponsors Owing Outstanding Debts to the SFSP
  • Policy #15 - Serious Deficiency Process for Sponsors in the SFSP
  • Policy #16 - Monitoring Requirements of SFSP Sponsors
  • Policy #17 - Summer Food Service Program Sponsor Management Responsibilities
  • Policy #18 - Advance Payments in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
  • Policy #19 - Effective Dates for Claiming Reimbursement in the SFSP
  • Policy #20 - Financial Recordkeeping in the SFSP
  • Policy #21 - State Agency Monitoring Requirements in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
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