Free or Reduced Meals

Code No.: 701.4
FREE OR REDUCED COST MEALS
Policy: Students enrolled and attending school in the school district, who are unable to afford the cost
or a portion of the cost of the school lunch, breakfast and supplemental foods, will be provided the
school food program services at no cost or at a reduced cost.
It is the responsibility of the Director of Nutrition Services to determine if a student qualifies for free or
reduced cost school food services. Students, whom the principal or designee believes are improperly
nourished, will not be denied the school food program services simply because the paperwork has not
been completed.
Criteria and procedures for applying for free or reduced price meals shall be well publicized as required
by state/federal regulations.
Students who receive free or reduced price meals shall not be distinguished in any manner from those
who pay the regular price.
The Director of Nutrition Services shall verify eligibility of applicant households as required by
state/federal regulations. The Director of Nutrition Services shall maintain records in accordance with
program regulations.
The Superintendent shall serve as hearing officer for all appeals from Director of Nutrition Services
decisions.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for implementing this
policy.
Legal Reference: National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act (1966)
Healthy Hunger Free Act (2010)
Approved __________
Reviewed 12/20/99
Revised 6/21/93
Reviewed 1/17/05
Revised 2/7/05
Revised 4/19/10
Revised 4/4/16