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DoE guidelines for free and reduced-price meals released
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DOE guidelines for free and reduced-price meals released

The guidelines allow families to determine whether they are eligible to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits for their children.

News Release from Hawaii DoE July 16, 2014

​​​​​HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) is announcing its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Copies of the policy are available at public schools. Children from households with income at or below the following levels are eligible for free or reduced-price meals:

INCOME CHART

Effective from July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

Free Meals
Reduced-Price Meals
Family Size Yearly Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly Family Size Yearly Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly
1
17,446
1,454
727
671
336
1
24,827
2,069
1,035
955
478
2
23,517
1,960
980
905
453
2
33,467
   2,789
1,395
1,288
644
3
29,588
2,466
1,233
1.138
569
3
42,106
3,509
1,755
1,620
810
4
35,659
2,972
1,486
1,372
686
4
50,746
4,229
2,115
1.952
976
5
41,730
3,478
1,739
1,605
803
5
59,385
4,949
2,475
2,285
1,143
6
47,801
3,984
1,992
1,839
920
6
68,025
5,669
2,835
2,617
1,309
7
53,872
4,490
2,245
  2,072
1,036
7
76,664
6,389
3,195
2,949
1,475
8
  59,943
4,996
2,498
2,306
1,153
8
85,304
7,109
3,555
3,281
1,641
For Each Additional Household Member, Add:
+ 6071
+506
+ 253
+ 234
+ 117
+ 8640
+ 720
+ 360
+ 333
+ 167


Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out one application and return it to the school where the child is enrolled or complete an online application via ezmealapp.com. Applications for the current school year (2014-2015) are now being accepted. The application information will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by the school or other program officials.

For DOE officials to determine eligibility, households receiving SNAP or TANF must list the child's name, date of birth, grade, school code and their SNAP or TANF case number and the signature and name of an adult household member. Households not receiving SNAP or TANF must list: 1) the names of everyone in the household; 2) the amount of income received by each person, how often the income is received and the source of the income; 3) the name and social security number of either parent/guardian who is the primary wage earner or the adult household member who signs the form or the word "none" if neither adult household member has a social security number; and 4) the signature of an adult household member.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. View our program page here​.

Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price policy, the DOE will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the reviewing official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request for a hearing on the decision in writing to:

Glenna Owens, SFA Director, 1106 Koko Head Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone Number: (808) 733-8414 or toll-free 1-800-441-4845.

In certain cases foster children are also eligible for school meal benefits. If a household has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for them, the household should contact the school for more information.

The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifying data.

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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About the Hawaii State Department of Education
The Hawaii State Department of Education is the ninth-largest U.S. school district and the only statewide educational system in the country. It is comprised of 255 schools and 33 charter schools, and serves more than 185,000 students. King Kamehameha III established Hawaii’s public school system in 1840. The DOE is in the midst of a range of historic efforts to transform its public education system to ensure graduates succeed in college or careers. View our
Milestones in Transformation.

 

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