AUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility Code No. 710.2
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 Director of Food Service 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 Director of Food Service.
If a student owes money for meals, the Director of Food Service (or their designee) may contact the student’s parent or guardian to provide information regarding the application for free or reduced price meals and to collect debt. The school is encouraged to provide reimbursable meals to students who request reimbursable meals unless the students’ parent or guardian has specifically provided written direction to the school to withhold a meal from the student.
Employees will be required to pay for meals consumed.
Approved: December 16, 2003
Reviewed: January 12, 2016
Revised: March 9, 2021
Legal Reference: 42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq (2012); 7 C.F.R. Pt. 210 et seq (2012); Iowa Code 283A (2013); 281 I.A.C. 58
Cross Reference: 710 School Food Services