RCW 28A.235.260Free or reduced-price meals—Student assistance.If a student has not paid for five or more previous meals, the school shall:(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 s 3.]NOTES:Short title—2018 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.235.250.
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