The beverages served free to eligible children are reimbursed based on the full cost. If the appropriation in any year is insufficient to pay the full cost of beverages served, payments will be prorated among the schools submitting a claim for reimbursement. There are no funds to defray state or local administrative costs. A. Participating school agencies will receive a lump sum payment in the following school year for the milk served in the current school year. Claims for reimbursement must be submitted by July 31 on a form provided by the Department of Public Instruction.
Records are to be maintained on file for a period of three years from the year to which they apply.
School authorities must keep the information confidential. No, children determined eligible for free or reduced-price lunches for the National School Lunch Program would be eligible for free milk. There must be an approved application on file to substantiate eligibility if the milk served is claimed for reimbursement. To participate and to receive reimbursement, the school agency must enter into a contract with the Department of Public Instruction.