Truancy may require a parent-student conference with an administrator. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced price benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also 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.
Eligibility is based on gross monthly income and family size.
Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children. Applications also will be available at the principal s office in each school. To apply for free and reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data.