USDA Bans School Meal Junk Fees
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•USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
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School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families.
Processing companies charge as much as $3.25 or 4% to 5% per transaction.
Families that qualify for free or reduced-price meals pay up to 60 cents per dollar in fees.
USDA will lower costs for families with income under 185% of federal poverty guidelines.
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