The
school district will take part in the National School Lunch Program and other
food programs that may become available to assure that all children in the
schools receive proper nourishment.
In
accordance with guidelines for participation in these programs, and in
accordance with the wishes of the Committee, no child who a teacher believes is
improperly nourished will be denied a free lunch or other food simply because
proper application has not been received from their parents or guardians.
As
required by state and federal regulations, the School Committee will approve
this policy statement pertaining to eligibility for free milk, free meals, and reduced price meals.
National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 USC 1751-1760)
Child Nutrition Act of 1966, P.L. 89-642, 80 Stat. 885, as amended