Voices for Vermont's Children

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School Meals

In the 2013-2014 school year, 40.7% of students received meals categorized as free or reduced-price.

 

Children are eligible for free school lunches if their household income does not exceed 130% of the federal poverty threshold, and children are eligible for reduced-price lunch if their family income falls between 130%-185% of the federal poverty threshold.

Beginning in the 2013 school year, meals in the reduced-price category are reimbursable to schools and are available at no-cost to students.