Schools release information on free and reduced-price meals for students
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Bright Local School District, Fairfield Local Schools, Hillsboro City
Schools, Greenfield Exempted Village Schools and Lynchburg-Clay Local School
District have announced the 2011-12 program year policy for free and
reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals
served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Each
school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be
reviewed by any interested party.
The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining
eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the
Federal Guidelines are eligible for free and reduced price meals.
Application forms are being distributed to all homes in a letter to
parents or guardians. To apply for free and reduced price benefits,
households should fill out the application and return it to the school.
Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each
school.
A complete application is required. Households which currently receive
Special Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP, formally known as food
stamps) or Ohio Works First (OWF) funds for a child must provide the child’s
name, the SNAP or OWF case number, and signature of an adult household
member on the application.
Households which do not receive SNAP or OWF funds must provide the names
of all household members, the last four digits of the social security number
of the adult signing the application or state “none” if the adult does not
have a social security number, the amount and source of income received by
each household member, (state the monthly income), and the signature of an
adult household member. If any of this information is missing, the school
cannot process the application.
FREE HEALTH CARE
Families with children eligible for school meals may be eligible for
FREE health care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start &
Healthy Families programs.
These programs include coverage for doctor visits, immunizations,
physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse,
and more.
Please call 1-800-324-8680 for more information or to request an
application. Information can also be found on the web at
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumers/familychild.stm. Anyone who has an Ohio
Medicaid card is already receiving these services.
The information provided on the application is confidential and will be
used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at
any time during the school year by school or other program official.
To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, the application
forms contain a statement above the space for signature certifying that all
information furnished is true and correct.
Applications are being made in connection with the receipt of federal
funds.
School or other officials may check the information on the application
at any time during the school year. Deliberate misrepresentation of
information may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable state
and federal laws.
Households will be notified of the approval or denial of benefits.
Foster children are categorically eligible for free meal benefits
regardless of the household’s income. If a family has foster children living
with them and wishes to apply for such meals for them, contact the school
for more information.
Under the provision of the policy, principals will review applications
and determine eligibility.
If a parent or guardian disagrees with the decision on the application
or the result of verification, the decision may be discussed with the
determining official on an informal basis.
If a formal appeal is desired, the household has the right to a fair
hearing. A fair hearing can be requested either orally or in writing form
with the respective school superintendent.
• Bright Local Schools, 44 N. High St., P.O. Box 299, Mowrystown, Ohio
45155 (937) 442-3114.
• Fairfield Local School District, 11611 State Route 771, Leesburg, Ohio
45135 (937) 780-2221.
• Greenfield Exempted Village Schools, 200 N. Fifth St., Greenfield,
Ohio 45123 (937) 981-2152.
• Hillsboro City School, 338 W. Main Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 (937)
393-3475.
• Lynchburg-Clay Local Schools, 301 E. Pearl Street P.O. Box 515,
Lynchburg, Ohio 45142 (937) 364-2338.
Households may apply for benefits any time during the school year. If a
household is not currently eligible and if the household size increases or
income decreases because of unemployment or other reasons, the family should
contact the school to file a new application.
Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for free or
reduced-price benefits if the family income falls at or below the levels
shown above.
Non-discrimination statement
This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
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 Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or call toll free 866-632-9992 (Voice).
Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or
800-845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.[[In-content Ad]]
Schools, Greenfield Exempted Village Schools and Lynchburg-Clay Local School
District have announced the 2011-12 program year policy for free and
reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals
served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Each
school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be
reviewed by any interested party.
The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining
eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the
Federal Guidelines are eligible for free and reduced price meals.
Application forms are being distributed to all homes in a letter to
parents or guardians. To apply for free and reduced price benefits,
households should fill out the application and return it to the school.
Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each
school.
A complete application is required. Households which currently receive
Special Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP, formally known as food
stamps) or Ohio Works First (OWF) funds for a child must provide the child’s
name, the SNAP or OWF case number, and signature of an adult household
member on the application.
Households which do not receive SNAP or OWF funds must provide the names
of all household members, the last four digits of the social security number
of the adult signing the application or state “none” if the adult does not
have a social security number, the amount and source of income received by
each household member, (state the monthly income), and the signature of an
adult household member. If any of this information is missing, the school
cannot process the application.
FREE HEALTH CARE
Families with children eligible for school meals may be eligible for
FREE health care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start &
Healthy Families programs.
These programs include coverage for doctor visits, immunizations,
physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse,
and more.
Please call 1-800-324-8680 for more information or to request an
application. Information can also be found on the web at
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumers/familychild.stm. Anyone who has an Ohio
Medicaid card is already receiving these services.
The information provided on the application is confidential and will be
used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at
any time during the school year by school or other program official.
To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, the application
forms contain a statement above the space for signature certifying that all
information furnished is true and correct.
Applications are being made in connection with the receipt of federal
funds.
School or other officials may check the information on the application
at any time during the school year. Deliberate misrepresentation of
information may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable state
and federal laws.
Households will be notified of the approval or denial of benefits.
Foster children are categorically eligible for free meal benefits
regardless of the household’s income. If a family has foster children living
with them and wishes to apply for such meals for them, contact the school
for more information.
Under the provision of the policy, principals will review applications
and determine eligibility.
If a parent or guardian disagrees with the decision on the application
or the result of verification, the decision may be discussed with the
determining official on an informal basis.
If a formal appeal is desired, the household has the right to a fair
hearing. A fair hearing can be requested either orally or in writing form
with the respective school superintendent.
• Bright Local Schools, 44 N. High St., P.O. Box 299, Mowrystown, Ohio
45155 (937) 442-3114.
• Fairfield Local School District, 11611 State Route 771, Leesburg, Ohio
45135 (937) 780-2221.
• Greenfield Exempted Village Schools, 200 N. Fifth St., Greenfield,
Ohio 45123 (937) 981-2152.
• Hillsboro City School, 338 W. Main Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 (937)
393-3475.
• Lynchburg-Clay Local Schools, 301 E. Pearl Street P.O. Box 515,
Lynchburg, Ohio 45142 (937) 364-2338.
Households may apply for benefits any time during the school year. If a
household is not currently eligible and if the household size increases or
income decreases because of unemployment or other reasons, the family should
contact the school to file a new application.
Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for free or
reduced-price benefits if the family income falls at or below the levels
shown above.
Non-discrimination statement
This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
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 Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or call toll free 866-632-9992 (Voice).
Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or
800-845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.[[In-content Ad]]