2023-2024 Free and Reduced Lunch Online Application Link and Meal Modifications

KEARSARGE FOOD SERVICES APPLICATION

Click here to apply online for free and reduced lunch/breakfast

• Parents are urged to complete the application in cases of either reduced income levels or unemployment situations. The application is reviewed according to federal guidelines and held in strict confidentiality

MEAL MODIFICATIONS

Students requiring meal modifications must have their physician complete a Special Dietary Medical form. A paper copy of this form is available in the nurse's office and the Food Service department. The form must be completed and signed every school year for a student with a disability before the school cafeteria can provide any modifications or substitutions.

The Kearsarge Regional School District Nutrition Services will make modifications and substitutions to the regular school meals per federal regulations for a student with a disability that restricts their diet. To obtain Meal Modifications:

• The completed form must be provided to the Food Services Department and the School Nurse. If you child doesn't have a disability requiring meals modification, you DO NOT need to complete this form. 
• The Special Diet Prescription Form must be completed and signed by a licensed physician if the student has a disability.
• Regulations require this documentation be on file for each student who receives a special meal. This documentation must be on file in the school cafeteria and nurse’s office.
• The school nurse or other health professional may suggest that the special dietary needs be included in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the 504 Plan, as appropriate.

The School District will try to accommodate special dietary needs for students without a disability if possible. However, the school is not required to serve special meals to all children with diet restrictions. Such determinations are made on a case-by-case basis by the district, and must be supported by the same Special Dietary Medical form signed by an authorized licensed medical authority.