File: EFC - REDUCED AND FREE LUNCH PROGRAM

Consistent with Federal regulations and programs, it shall be the Policy of the Billerica School Committee that all children from needy families will be granted relief from payment of school lunch fees either totally or in part. Eligibility for free or reduced price lunch will be dependent on the financial need of the student or family as determined by federal guidelines. Verification of financial need data shall be at the sole discretion of the School Committee.

Applications for Free and Reduced Price Lunches are distributed to each student and should be filled out by parents or guardians. They are then returned to and reviewed by the Principal or his/her designee for approval or rejection based on Federal guidelines of financial need. If your financial situation changes during the school year, applications may be obtained at the school's main office.

LEGAL REFS.:  National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 USC 1751-1760)

Child Nutrition Act of 1966

P.L. 89-642, 80 Stat. 885, as amended

M.G.L. 15:1G; 15:1L; 69:1C; 71:72

SOURCE:  Billerica