710.2 - Free or Reduced Price Meals Eligibility

Students enrolled and attending school in the school district who meet USDA eligibility guidelines will be provided the school nutrition program services at no cost or at a reduced price.  The school district shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the overt identification of, students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

The district shall at least twice annually notify all families of the availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for free or reduced price meals in accordance with state and federal law. 

It is the responsibility of the Nutrition Director to determine the eligibility of students for free or reduced price school nutrition programs, in accordance with criteria established by state and federal law.  If school personnel have knowledge of a student who is in need of free or reduced-price meals, school personnel shall contact the Nutrition Director.

Employees will be required to pay for meals consumed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for implementing this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq..
                                      7 C.F.R. §§ 210 et seq..
                                      Iowa Code § 283A.
                                      281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross Reference:  710.1   School Nutrition Program
                                      710.3   Vending Machines
                                      710.4   Meal Charge Policy

Approved: 01/12/1987                         
Reviewed: 03/16/2021                         
Revised: 02/17/2020