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Huntsville School District says it qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision; board to vote in May
Summary
District staff told the board the Huntsville School District’s identified student percentage rose to 46.97%, making it eligible to apply for the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The district will seek board approval in May to file an application before the state deadline of June 30.
The Huntsville School District reported Tuesday that it qualifies to apply for the federal Community Eligibility Provision, a program that would make school meals free for all students if the district files and the state approves the application.
District child nutrition leader Jill told the school board that the district’s identified student percentage (ISP) rose to 46.97% from 23.2% the prior year, putting the district above the 25% minimum threshold used to consider CEP. “This year we have made it 46.97% district wide,” Jill said. She added the district has not yet applied and would need board and state approvals to begin CEP next…
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