710.2.2P - Free and Reduced-Price Meals Hearing Procedure

Adopted: January 2026
Revised: 

Download - Free and Reduced-price Meals Fair Hearing Procedure

District 196 participates in the Minnesota Free Schools Meals program which allows each student to receive one breakfast and one lunch free of charge. Federal regulations nevertheless require school districts to make available a hearing procedure allowing a family to appeal a determination regarding eligibility for a free or reduced price meal. This procedure is linked above.