National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Elimination of the State Ameliorative Action Reporting Requirement for School Meals Eligibility Verification
Summary
The federal government is eliminating a reporting requirement that states had to submit when they took action to fix problems with how students qualified for free or reduced-price school meals. This change simplifies the process for schools and state education agencies by removing paperwork they previously had to file with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Key Points
- 1States no longer have to file reports with the federal government when they fix eligibility verification problems in the school lunch and breakfast programs
- 2This applies to both the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, which serve millions of students daily
- 3The change reduces administrative burden and paperwork for school districts and state agencies
- 4Schools can still verify student eligibility for meal benefits, but states don't have to formally document corrections to the federal government
- 5The public can submit comments about this rule change until September 9, 2025
Key Dates
August 8, 2025
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