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ISBE Announces New Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

Illinois State Board of EducationSep 10, 2026Curated by K-12 News DeskIllinois, United States

Illinois schools will use updated USDA income thresholds to determine student meal benefits for 2026-27. The criteria apply to free and reduced-price breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks.

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