Posted on 20/8/7/16
Horry County Schools announces its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The following guidelines determine eligibility based on household size and income and are effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
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(1) Income Guidelines for Free Meals |
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(2) Income Guidelines for Reduced Price Meals |
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Household Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
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Household Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two
Weeks |
Weekly |
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(1) |
13,520 |
1,127 |
564 |
520 |
260 |
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(1) |
19,240 |
1,604 |
802 |
740 |
370 |
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(2) |
18,200 |
1,517 |
759 |
700 |
350 |
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(2) |
25,900 |
2,159 |
1,080 |
997 |
499 |
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(3) |
22,880 |
1,907 |
954 |
880 |
440 |
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(3) |
32,560 |
2,714 |
1,357 |
1,253 |
627 |
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(4) |
27,560 |
2,297 |
1,149 |
1,060 |
530 |
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(4) |
39,220 |
3,269 |
1,635 |
1,590 |
755 |
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(5) |
32,240 |
2,687 |
1,344 |
1,240 |
620 |
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(5) |
45,880 |
3,824 |
1,912 |
1,765 |
883 |
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(6) |
36,920 |
3,077 |
1,539 |
1,420 |
710 |
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(6) |
52,540 |
4,379 |
2,190 |
2,021 |
1,011 |
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(7) |
41,600 |
3,467 |
1,734 |
1,600 |
800 |
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(7) |
59,200 |
4,934 |
2,467 |
2,277 |
1,139 |
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(8) |
46,280 |
3,857 |
1,929 |
1,780 |
890 |
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(8) |
65,860 |
5,489 |
2,745 |
2,534 |
1,267 |
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For each additional family member |
+4,680 |
+390 |
+195 |
+180 |
+90 |
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For each additional family member |
+6,600 |
+555 |
+278 |
+257 |
+129 |
Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.
For school officials to determine eligibility the household must provide the following information on the application: (1) A food stamp or TANF case number certifying the household is currently eligible for either of these assistance programs and an adult household member signature or (2) names of all household members, the name and Social Security number of the adult household member signing the application form, current income by source for each household member and a signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct.
Foster children may also be eligible for these benefits regardless of household income. If a household has foster children living with them and wish to apply for such meals for them, they may do so by completing a separate application form.
Under the provisions of the policy, the Director of Food Services will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the reviewing official may wish to discuss the decision with the reviewer on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to the Principal Specialist for Special Projects whose address is Horry County Schools, P.O. Box 260005, Conway, SC 29528-6005 for a hearing to appeal the decision. The hearing procedures are outlined in the policy.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if household size changes, the household should contact the school to file a meal application. Changes may make the children of the household eligible for free or reduced price meals if the household income falls at or below the levels shown above.
A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the Horry County Schools’ District Office where any interested party may review it.
In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, Horry County Schools 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 Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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