Records of income, expenditures and contributions received. The National School Lunch Program is operated on a reimbursement basis, with agencies reimbursed on the number of meals served by eligibility type. Iowa agencies submit a monthly reimbursement claim form to the Iowa Department of Education . After the Department reviews the form, the claim is processed and the check is issued. State reimbursement is paid for all meals until allocated funds are depleted.
Federal reimbursement is paid for all meals served and claimed according to regulations.
Public and private nonprofit schools are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.