Washington Code 28A.235.260 – Free or reduced-price meals — Student assistance
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If a student has not paid for five or more previous meals, the school shall:
Terms Used In Washington Code 28A.235.260
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(1) Determine whether the student is categorically eligible for free meals;
(2) If no application has been submitted for the student to determine his or her eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, make no fewer than two attempts to contact the student’s parent or guardian to have him or her submit an application; and
(3) Have a principal, assistant principal, or school counselor contact the parent or guardian for the purpose of: (a) Offering assistance with completing an application to determine the student’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meals; (b) determining whether there are any household issues that may prevent the student from having sufficient funds for school meals; and (c) offering any appropriate assistance.
[ 2018 c 271 § 3.]
NOTES:
Short title—2018 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.235.250.