USDA to ban school lunch fees for low-income families

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Families that qualify for free or reduced lunch pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to the report. The new Agriculture Department's policy becomes effective starting in the 2027-2028 school year.
USDA sets rule prohibiting processing fees on school lunches for low-income families
The USDA set a rule banning schools from charging processing fees on school lunch accounts for low-income families. The rule is set to take effect in 2027.
USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families
A federal policy will prohibit schools from charging transaction fees to low-income families when they make electronic deposits into their lunch accounts.
USDA Announces Ban on School Meal Junk Fees
USDA announced that students eligible for free and reduced priced lunch cannot be charged junk fees through online payment processing platforms, effective SY27-28.
USDA to ban 'junk fees' on school lunch accounts for low-income families
This change aims to alleviate financial burdens on families that qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs.
USDA to eliminate school lunch fees for low-income families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027.
U.S. Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families
The decision by the USDA follows a CFPB report that found online school meal payments predominantly affect low-income families.
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