NEPN/NSBA Code:  EFC

FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE FOOD SERVICES 

Lewiston Public Schools shall take part, as feasible, in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and other food programs which may become available to assure that all children for whom this School Committee is responsible shall have the opportunity to receive proper nourishment. 

Parents shall be advised that this program is available and eligibility criteria shall be made public. 

In accordance with the guidelines for participation in these programs, and in accordance with the wishes of the School Committee, no enrolled student who is believed to be improperly nourished shall be denied lunch, breakfast, or other food, simply because the proper application has not been received from their parents or guardian. No student is to be denied food as a disciplinary measure. 

The School Nutrition Program Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the nutrition program under the supervision of the Superintendent. The Superintendent/designee shall implement and communicate, as appropriate, administrative procedures which conform with state and federal requirements and the intent of this policy regarding participation in programs for free/reduced-price meals and supplementary food. 

Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 6601 et seq. 

Adopted: June 7, 2000 

Reviewed: November 7, 2011 

Revised: February 13, 2012 

Reviewed: January 5, 2015 

Reviewed: April 24, 2023