Free and Reduced Lunch - Irving ISD

Irving ISD Free/Reduced Lunch Policy

Irving Independent School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The IISD Food Service Office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The household size and income criteria identified in the chart below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels indicated are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court may also be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child’s income.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES 2009-2010
Household Size	Annual	Monthly	Weekly
1	20,036	1,670	386
2	26,955	2,247	519
3	33,874	2,823	652
4	40,793	3,400	785
5	47,712	3,976	918
6	54,631	4,553	1,051
7	61,550	5,130	1,184
8	68,469	5,706	1,317
Each additional person:	+ 6,919	+ 577	+ 134

Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children. Applications also are available at the principal’s office in each school. To apply for free and reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year. An adult household member must sign the application.

For school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced price benefits, households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) benefits only have to list their child’s name and SNAP or TANF case number. SNAP is the new program formally known as the Food Stamp Program.

Households that do not provide SNAP or TANF documentation must list the names of all household members, the amount and source of income received by each household member, and the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the adult who signs the application does not have a Social Security number, the household member must indicate that the person does not have a Social Security number. The application must be signed by an adult household member.

Applications can be filled out at the IISD School Meal Application Center at 800 N. O’Connor Road from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 to 3 p.m. Friday. Due to construction and renovation, the application center is temporarily housed in a portable building also located at the above address, and will remain open at the above listed dates and times. Visitors are advised to park at 810 N. O’Connor and use the entrance at the southeast corner of the portable building.

Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy, the IISD Food Service Office will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the reviewing official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Debbie Cabrera, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, 2621 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 or 972-600-5405.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.