Most school districts can take additional steps to increase the number of students they certify to receive free school meals without submitting a school meal application. This improves the financial viability of implementing community eligibility, reduces administrative work for the district, and ensures that the most vulnerable students are able to receive free school breakfast and lunch.
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Congress Must Protect and Strengthen the Federal Food and Nutrition Programs in the End of the Year Spending Package – 2024 Leave Behind