The Delaware Department of Education has officially announced the federal meal assistance policy that will govern school nutrition programs during the 2026-27 academic year.
The policy, established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, outlines how children who are unable to pay full price for meals can receive free or reduced-price food through three federally supported programs: the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), and the After School Snack Program (ASSP).
Families and community members looking to review the full policy can find a copy at each participating school as well as at the school’s administrative office.
