Federal Meal Eligibility for Students Updated

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture annually updates the eligibility guidelines for free or reduced-price meals and free milk served under the federally-funded National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Programs, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) shares these updated federal eligibility guidelines, including updated household size and income criteria for the 2026-2027 school year. Each local school