Free and Reduced Meal Applications Available for 2025-2026 School Year
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Free and Reduced Meal Applications Available for 2025-2026 School Year
The Rockwood School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for the 2025-2026 school year for students unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
Visit the Free and Reduced Meals page on the Child Nutrition website to see the family-size income criteria for determining eligibility for the 2025-2026 school year, adopted by local education officials, as well as download a copy of the application form to fill out or fill out the online application.
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