Business · 11/09/2003Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Department of Agriculture Finalizes Rule for Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Verification

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The US Department of Agriculture has issued a final rule requiring school food authorities to report verification activity and results for free and reduced price meal benefits, aiming to address discrepancies in poverty indicators and improve data accuracy.

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