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USDA/FNS RIN: 0584-AC25 Publication ID: Spring 1998 
Title: Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools: Provision 2 and Provision 3 
Abstract: Currently, schools that serve all meals free for 3 consecutive years may determine free and reduced price school meal eligibility and take daily meal counts by category (free, reduced price and paid) once every 3 years. In years when actual meal counts by category are not taken, schools claim meals for reimbursement based on claiming percentages. This counting and claiming alternative is commonly referred to as Provision 2. This rule would allow schools to extend current procedures an additional 2 years if the socioeconomic status of the schools' population remains stable and allow subsequent 5-year cycles. This rule would also add another alternative for schools that serve all meals free for 4 consecutive years. These schools would receive the same level of cash and commodity assistance they received in the last year free and reduced price eligibility determinations were made, adjusted for inflation and changes in enrollment. For both alternatives, meal costs that exceed reimbursement must be paid for with other than Federal funds. (96-003) 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 245   
Legal Authority: PL 103-448   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/00/1998    
NPRM Comment Period End  12/00/1998    
Final Action  08/00/1999    
Final Action Effective  09/00/1999    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Sharon Ackerman
Agency Regulatory Officer
Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Service
Room 918, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone:703 305-2246
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov