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L'Anse Creuse prepares for possible end to universal free meals after Sept. 30; district plans application process and short-term coverage for reduced-price eat
Summary
District officials said federal/state pandemic-era meal funding continues only through Sept. 30; the district is planning application outreach so eligible families can receive free or reduced-price meals, will retain CEP status at five schools and expects the food service fund cannot sustain fully funding universal meals at current levels.
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools administrators told the board Wednesday they are preparing for a likely end to federally funded universal free school meals after Sept. 30 and described district contingency plans for fall.
Administrators said the district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) at several schools. The district expects students will continue to receive free meals through Sept. 30 under existing pandemic‑era funding arrangements; beyond that date, state budget action is required to continue universal coverage. District staff said they have no definitive guidance from the state and are planning for scenarios in which the state budget is not finalized by Oct. 1.
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