The federal government has not extended the program that allowed all students to eat school meals at no charge for the past two school years. Students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals will be required to pay for meals in the 2022-2023 school year.
The only exception to this is for schools that qualify through the Community Eligibility Provision, which is a federal program that provides no-charge meals to students in areas that meet certain economic requirements. Under CEP, all students at the following schools will automatically receive breakfast and lunch at no charge for the upcoming school year:
Crestmont Elementary
Holt Elementary
Matthews Elementary
Lloyd Wood Education Center
