Direct Certification 101 - Region One ESC · 2019. 4. 1. · 10/23/2014 Direct Certification 101...
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10/23/2014
Direct Certification 101Gilberto Requena !
ESC 1 FNP Specialist !
956 984-6108
ESC Region 1 !
Food & Nutrition Program !
2014 Administrative Conference!
South Padre Island, TX
You understand and acknowledge that:!! The training you are about to take does not cover
the entire scope of the program; and that !! You are responsible for knowing and understanding
all handbooks, manuals, alerts, notices and guidance, as well as any other forms of communication that provide further guidance, clarification or instruction on operating the program.!
Objectives
Direct Certification Overview!
Identify key concepts of Direct Certification !
Explore Program Resources & Technical Support !
Avoid Confusion
Defined
✤ Direct Certification !
Simplified method of determining student’s eligibility for free meals. !
Students who are participants of SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR.!
Increases access to school meals. !
Decreases burden on families and district staff by limiting paperwork.
History of Direct Certification & Matching
Texas has conducted DC since the early 1990’s.!
In the beginning TEA conducted matching annually.!
In 2004, legislative changes required TDA assume responsibility for matching.
How does DC affect my program?
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Special Provisions Match !
Due November 15!Annual Reporting Requirements in TXUNPS!
From March 1 - March 20 !
Standard Application Provision 2
Community Eligibility Provision
How does DC affect my program?
1. Students automatic eligible to receive free meal benefits.!
2. Direct Certification not subject to verification process.
Standard Application
How does DC affect my program?
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1. Provision 2 renewal !
2. DC data is one of the pre-approved data sources for assessing the social economic status of the district.
Provision 2
How does DC affect my program?
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1. Direct Certification directly tied to Identified Student Percentage (ISP)!
2. Reimbursement percentage.
Community Eligibility Provision
Direct Certification & Matching
Texas conducts direct certification by:!
Matching school enrollment data from: !
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program !
SNAP !
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families!
TANF !
Other programs that confer categorically eligibility
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Direct Certification Matching Process
DC data distribution
TEA matches enrollment data with HHSC data monthly!
SNAP and TANF data are updated monthly!
Enrollment data is updated Annually each spring and presents a snapshot of enrollment from the previous October.!
TDA splits the state list into district-specific list!
State Matched & Unmatched
Direct Certification List
Direct Certification Data Two Reports
State Level List
CE Level List
How do we obtain CE Level List?
Beginning in SY 2013-2014 TDA made unmatched lists available. !
The Purpose: identify additional matches. !
TX-UNPS DC Module.!
CE Level Matches.
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CE Level Matches
Importance to School District
✤ District uses Direct Certification lists for:!
Economically disadvantage coding !
TEA Memo: Reporting Requirements for Economic Disadvantage Code!
CEP enrolled districts !
TEA Memo: 2015-2016 State Compensatory Education Funding and Implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision
1. Complex CE Level Matching Process.!
2. Keep Data Confidential.!
3. Enrollment Updated Annually.
Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
Direct Certification Resources
System Design POS Support
ESC Region 1 Support
1. On Site Technical Assistance !
2. DC Match Lab !
3. ?…we are here to help you :)
Presentation Resources !
http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ops/NSLPDirectCertificationImprovement.pdf !
http://www.squaremeals.org/Programs/NationalSchoolLunchProgram/NSLPPolicyamp;ARM.aspx!
http://www.squaremeals.org/FandNResources/TXUNPSProgramResources/TXUNPSResourcesforSNP.aspx
The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
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If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-‐9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-‐9410, by fax (202) 690-‐7442 or email at [email protected].
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Thank You!