The Madison Metropolitan School District today announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program or the milk for Half-Day Kindergarten Children served under the Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the levels shown may be eligible for free and reduced price meals, or free milk if a kindergarten student not having access to the school lunch or breakfast service. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.
Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school.
The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. If the signing adult does not have a social security number a notation must be made to that affect. Under the provisions of the School Agency's policy for free and reduced price school meal or free half day kindergarten milk the school principal will review applications and determine eligibility. If a hearing is needing to appeal the decision, the policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure.