§ 15.1-07-39 — Electronic collection of free or reduced-price meal eligibility information - Requirements (Effective after June 30, 2026)

Requirements. (Effective after June 30, 2026)
1. Each school district shall annually provide an electronic form to all parents or
guardians of enrolled students to collect household income information necessary to
determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals under the national school lunch
program and other relevant federal and state assistance programs.
2. The electronic form must be made available to all parents or guardians at the
beginning of the eligibility period or the beginning of each school year and must be
designed to facilitate ease of completion and submission.
3. A school district shall offer a paper form upon request of a parent or guardian who
prefers a nonelectronic submission method.