The Usda Announces A Ban On School Lunch Processing Fees

The new Agriculture Department’s policy becomes effective starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027.School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. But the companies can charge “processing fees” for each transaction.

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