Verification

Overview

School Food Authorities (SFAs) must annually verify student eligibility from a sample of household applications approved for free and reduced price meals from the current school year.

Overview of Free & Reduced and Verification In a Nutshell

Overview of Free & Reduced and Verification Webcast

The Eligibility Manual for School Meals provides comprehensive information on the Federal requirements, policies, and procedures for establishing eligibility in USDA School Meals Programs.

Verification Materials

Verification is the process of confirming the eligibility for free and reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program.

Verification Forms Packet- Supplementary materials that may be used to complete the Verification process to meet the annual Verification requirements.
- Verification Tracker Form

Verification Letter Templates:

Submit your Verification Collection Report

Resources

Guidance and Memos

Verification of Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program DPI SNT, 09/18/17
Beginning Verification before October 1: Guidance to Local Educational Agencies SP 42-2017, USDA, 09/08/17
Ensuring Access to Free and Reduced Price Meals for Low-Income Students SP 43-2016, USDA, 06/30/16
Verification for Cause in the School Meal Programs SP 13-2012, USDA, 02/10/2012
Verification of Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program DPI SNT, 10/01/16

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