The school system 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 his/her parents or guardian.
As required by state and federal regulations, the Committee will approve a 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
M.G.L. 15:1G; 15:1L; 69:1C; 71:72