Eligibility for Free and Reduced-price Meals and Milk in School Nutrition Programs

Eligibility for Free and Reduced-price Meals and Free Milk in School Nutrition Programs

Overview

School Nutrition Programs | Program Guidance | Forms | Resources | Nutrition Education

Thousands of children across Connecticut participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs each day, receiving meal benefits that make an important contribution to their overall nutrition and academic success. The guidance, resources, and forms on this webpage assist local educational agencies (LEAs) and other sponsors of the school nutrition programs with determining children's eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and free milk in the school nutrition programs. The USDA's eligibility requirements are defined in section 7 CFR 245: Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools.

Parent Guidance

Parent Video: How to Fill Out the Application for Free and Reduced-price Meals or Free Milk (CSDE): 16-minute video for parents and guardians of schoolchildren
Promotional Handout: It's More Than a Meal (CSDE): Encourages households to submit a free/reduced-price meal application

Nondiscrimination Statements (USDA and CSDE)