EFC Free and Reduced Price Food Programs

File: EFC

[FREE AND REDUCED PRICE FOOD PROGRAMS]

The RSU 1 school system takes part in the National School Lunch program which assures that all children for whom this Board is responsible shall have the opportunity to receive proper nourishment.

All parents shall be advised that this program is available and eligibility criteria shall be made public.

In accordance with the guidelines for participation in these programs, and in accordance with the wishes of the Board, no child who a teacher believes is improperly nourished shall be denied a lunch, or other food, simply because proper application has not been received from his/her parents or guardian.

It shall be the policy in our schools that when school lunch is desired, payment is expected on that day or in advance by/for pupils not eligible for free lunches. Should there be any difficulty in obtaining such payment, the matter is to be resolved by direct contact with the parent (or student, if emancipated). No student will be denied food as a disciplinary measure.

The administration shall establish and publish, as appropriate, procedures which conform with state and federal requirements and the intent of this policy regarding participation in programs for free/reduced price meals and supplementary food.

Adopted: May 11, 1992

Reviewed: July 10, 2006

Revised: May 19, 2014