Washington § 28A.235.260 Free or reduced-price meals—Student assistance.

Washington Statutes

§ 28A.235.260 — Free or reduced-price meals—Student assistance.

Washington § 28A.235.260

Title 28ACOMMON SCHOOL PROVISIONS

Ch. 28A.235FOOD SERVICES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.235.260 (2026).

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If a student has not paid for five or more previous meals, the school shall:

(1)Determine whether the student is categorically eligible for free meals;

(2)If no application has been submitted for the student to determine his or her eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, make no fewer than two attempts to contact the student's parent or guardian to have him or her submit an application; and

(3)Have a principal, assistant principal, or school counselor contact the parent or guardian for the purpose of:

(a)Offering assistance with completing an application to determine the student's eligibility for free or reduced-price meals;

(b)determining whether there are any household issues that may prevent the student from having sufficient funds for school meals; and (c) offering any app

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If a student has not paid for five or more previous meals, the school shall:

(1) Determine whether the student is categorically eligible for free meals;

(2) If no application has been submitted for the student to determine his or her eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, make no fewer than two attempts to contact the student's parent or guardian to have him or her submit an application; and

(3) Have a principal, assistant principal, or school counselor contact the parent or guardian for the purpose of: (a) Offering assistance with completing an application to determine the student's eligibility for free or reduced-price meals; (b) determining whether there are any household issues that may prevent the student from having sufficient funds for school meals; and (c) offering any appropriate assistance.

Short title — 2018 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.235.250 .