The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts that predominantly serve low-income children. CEP allows qualifying schools to offer free, nutritious school meals to all students without collecting traditional paper applications.
CEP Benefits
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All students have access to free breakfast and lunch
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Potential increase in participation for lunch and breakfast
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Household applications for free and reduced-price meals are eliminated
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No verification is required
The notification deadline for CEP participation (for new or returning schools and LEAs) for the following school year is June 30.