Additional Student Programs: How to Report Students for Free or Reduced Lunch
- IDOE
- Michelle Tubbs
- Emma Kershner
Owned by IDOE
1. Determine Eligibility.
A parent/guardian completes the free or reduced priced lunch form to determine if the family meets the requirements.
A student is found eligible via Direct Certification process.
A student is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch if the non-public school determines the family has a total income at or below the federal poverty line.
2. Match the student with the appropriate ProgramType and ProgramName for Free or Reduced Lunch.
Program Type | Program Name |
School Food Services | School Food Services Free Lunch |
School Food Services | School Food Services Reduced Price Meals |
3. Submit a Begin and End Date as needed for the Program.
4. If you submit an End Date for the Program, utilize the CodeValues below.
CodeValue | ShortDescription |
99 | No longer qualifies |
End of Year (EOY) | End of Year (EOY) |