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Automatic Eligibility of State-Funded Pre-K Participants for Free Meals in CACFP, NSLP and SBP

EO Guidance Document #
FNS-GD-1999-0014
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DATE: July 22, 1999
SUBJECT: Automatic Eligibility of State-Funded Pre-Kindergarten Participants for Free Meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and the School Breakfast Program (SBP)
TO: Regional Directors
Child Nutrition Programs
All Regions

In response to inquiries from three regional offices, we are issuing the attached guidance with regard to the eligibility for free meals of children participating in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs.

STANLEY C. GARNETT
Director
Child Nutrition Division

 

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The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.