4012.1 Shasta Liberty BP Free and Reduced Price Meals

4012.1 Shasta Liberty BP Free and Reduced Price Meals

Board Policy 4012.1 governs application processes, eligibility determinations, verification procedures, and student confidentiality for free and reduced-price meal programs. It requires distribution of annual paper and online application materials, permits direct certification when authorized, and mandates sample eligibility verification by November 15 each year with a 10-day adverse action notification process for benefit adjustments. The policy strictly enforces non-discrimination and privacy safeguards—prohibiting overt student identification, separate lines, or work requirements—and caps maximum meal prices at 40 cents for lunch and 30 cents for breakfast.