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

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

Laws/Regulations

Laws and Regulations for Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Nondiscrimination Statements: USDA and CSDE (CSDE webpage)

Determining Eligibility

Final Rule 72 FR 10885: Disclosure of Children's Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk Eligibility Information in the Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Regulations 7 CFR 245: Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools