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Meal Charges

Memos

Starting SY 2018-2019 New York State Legislation - Prohibition Against Meal Shaming

Charging and Adult Meals

 

Unpaid Meal Charges Policy Guidance

 

Other Relevant Policy Guidance

 

Handbooks and Guides

 

Presentations

 

Useful Links

USDA School Meals: Unpaid Meal Charges

Letter: USDA-FNS Undersecretary to Chief State School Offices - Unpaid Meal Charges(link is external)

Alternative Counting and Claiming Options

Limited English Proficiency

NYSED Template: Prohibition Against Meal Shaming and Student Charge Policy

 

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