USDA to eliminate extra fees on school lunch payments for low-income families
The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service issued a memo across the nation about implementing the new policy of eliminating junk ...
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USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families
"USDA and schools across America share the common goal of nourishing schoolchildren and giving them the fuel they need to learn, grow and thrive," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a ...
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USDA sets rule prohibiting processing fees on school lunches for low-income families
The USDA pointed to a study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that showed that families paid more than $100 million annually in fees to add money to school lunch accounts. The study ...
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USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
The new Agriculture Department's policy becomes effective starting in the 2027-2028 school year. With this rule, the USDA will lower costs for families with income under 185% of federal poverty ...
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USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families
"USDA and schools across America share the common goal of nourishing schoolchildren and giving them the fuel they need to learn, grow and thrive," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a statement ...