Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals will no longer face “processing fees” when paying for school lunches.

Currently, cashless payment systems allow processing companies to charge families fees as high as $3.25 per transaction, disproportionately affecting low-income families.

This policy change aims to reduce costs for families under 185% of the federal poverty line.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized the need for universal free school meals to ensure equitable access to nutrition for all students.

  • blazera@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Oh I love when democrats enact laws that dont go into effect for several years. And then never.