For the first time in nearly two years, not all school meals will be free. Families with annual income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level will need to apply for free school meals – with two exceptions.
For the first time in nearly two years, not all school meals in the U.S. will be free. But eligible families can still receive help paying for meals — as long as they turn in the paperwork.
Parents can submit applications at any time during the year, according to the Department of Agriculture. Schools usually inform parents about the application process at the beginning of the school year, and experts recommend that they submit their application as soon as possible. Not all children will be enrolled automatically If a child is eligible for free school meals, the parents have to apply for them, with two exceptions.
The process, called direct certification, automatically extends free meals to those students, Pratt-Heavner said, but added that it’s always a good idea to check with the school to make sure.
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