State Expands Support for Reduced-Price School Meal Participation
In the 2006-2007 school year, Washington became the first state in the country to eliminate the co-pay for reduced-price breakfast. Eliminating the co-pay for eligible students was associated with substantial increases in reduced-price breakfast participation. Participation in in free and full-price breakfast participation also increased. In fall 2006, school breakfast
participation increased 40% statewide with much higher increases in some districts. The State's 2007-2009 budget continues this support and provides $3.6 million to expand the program to include elimination of the $.40 lunch co-pay for students in grades K-3. Schools implemented the reduced-price lunch co-pay for grades K-3 this fall.
Target Audience: Students eligible for reduced-price meals in Washington
Evaluation: Participation in free, reduced-price, and full-priced school breakfast and lunch programs will continue to be monitored.
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George Sneller, Director
Child Nutrition Services
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction |
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