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Resource | Training and Outreach Getting to Know USDA's Web-Based Model Application for School Meals

Getting to Know USDA's Web-Based Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

02/21/2017
Basic page USDA School Meals Model Application Disclaimer

This is a model application developed by USDA to demonstrate the potential functionality of a school district's application. NO information will be saved or submitted for processing. If you are a parent, contact your child's school to find out where you can access their application for school meal benefits.

01/10/2017
Resource | Technical Assistance Free and Reduced Price School Meals Web-Based Model Application

Featured here is USDA’s Web-Based Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals, along with accompanying guidance materials and resources.

11/22/2016
Resource | Technical Assistance School Meals Model Application Materials in Serbian

From this page, you may download the Serbian translation of the Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals and accompanying materials.

08/16/2016
Resource | Technical Assistance School Meals Model Application Materials in Vietnamese

From this page, you may download the Vietnamese translation of the Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals and accompanying materials.

08/05/2016
Resource | Technical Assistance School Meals Model Application Materials in Portuguese

From this page, you may download the Portuguese translation of the prototype application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals and accompanying materials.

07/08/2016
Resource | Technical Assistance School Meals Model Application Materials in Russian

From this page, you may download the Russian translation of the Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals and accompanying materials.

07/07/2016
Resource | Research and Data | Food/Nutrient Analysis School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study IV

This report summarizes findings from the fourth School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study, which collected data from nationally representative samples of school districts and schools in school year 2009-10. 

12/12/2012
Resource | Guidance Documents Prohibition Against Denying Meals and Milk to Children as a Disciplinary Action

This Instruction prohibits the denial of meals and milk as a disciplinary action against any child who is enrolled in a school participating in the child nutrition programs. Such denial of meals or milk is inconsistent with Section 2 and 9 of the National School Lunch Act and Sections 2,3, and 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

07/12/1988
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