All Alexandria public schools and the school system's central office have copies of the policy which may be reviewed by any interested party. Family Application forms will be sent to all homes with letters to parents or guardians informing them of the availability of free and reduced price meals.
Applications also are available at the principal's office in each school.
Parents who believe their children may be eligible for free or reduced price meals, based on the household size and yearly income criteria indicated below, should fill out the forms and return them to their children's schools. A new application form is required each year. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court also may be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income. For Food and Nutrition Service Officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced price benefits, households receiving Food Stamps or VA TANF must now list the names of ALL household members and Food Stamp or VA TANF case number and have an adult household member sign the application.