PURPOSE: This rule details state and local administrative responsibilities for determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk in schools.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at is headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) This rule details state and local responsibilities, as outlined in 7 CFR part 245, which are used to determine eligibility and establish procedures for extending free and reduced price meals and free milk to eligible children from economically needy families. Specific areas in this rule include eligibility standards, public announcements, applications, hearing procedures, and nondiscrimination practices. 7 CFR part 245 of The Code of Federal Regulations, which is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published on January, 2016 by the Office of the Federal Register, Office of Administration, is available by contacting the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions.
2. (2) This rule enables the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to calculate students in districts that elect other Special Provision Options to include Provision 1, Provision 2, and Provision 3 in the same manner as is used for the USDA Community Eligibility Option as stated in section 163.011(6), RSMo.

AUTHORITY: section 161.092, RSMo Supp. 2014, and section 178.430, RSMo 2000.* This rule was previously filed as 5 CSR 40- 680.050. Original rule filed Dec. 24, 1975, effective Jan. 3, 1976. Amended: Filed July 13, 1976, effective Nov. 1, 1976. Amended: Filed Aug. 9, 1976, effective Dec. 1, 1976. Amended: Filed June 21, 1977, effective Oct. 17, 1977. Amended: Filed Jan. 31, 1979, effective May 14, 1979. Amended: Filed July 13, 1979, effective Oct. 12, 1979. Amended: Filed Aug. 16, 1979, effective Nov. 12, 1979. Amended: Filed Nov. 17, 1980, effective March 16, 1981. Amended: Filed Nov. 6, 1981, effective Feb. 15, 1982. Amended: Filed April 26, 1982, effective Aug. 13, 1982. Amended: Filed June 7, 1983, effective Sept. 5 CSR 30-680 12, 1983. Amended: Filed July 10, 1984, effective Oct. 15, 1984. Amended: Filed July 1, 1987, effective Sept. 24, 1987. Amended: Filed May 23, 1990, effective Sept. 28, 1990. Amended: Filed Oct. 23, 1991, effective March 9, 1992. Amended: Filed April 21, 2016, effective Nov. 30, 2016.

*Original authority: 178.430, RSMo 1963 and 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014.