CONCORD — New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut applauded the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend flexibility for schools to provide free meals to ALL students in ALL areas. Under normal circumstances, USDA only reimburses schools in low-income areas, or for students from low-income families. The extension of nationwide waivers through the summer will allow all New Hampshire schools to provide free meals to every student without having to check income eligibility. This will not only make meals available to all New Hampshire families, but also reduce contact and the potential spread of COVID-19.
“From the beginning of this crisis, we have asked USDA for greater flexibility in our child nutrition programs,” said Edelblut.
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