Schools no longer have to report why poor kids get free lunch

The US Department of Agriculture has removed a reporting requirement for schools that offer free or reduced-price meals. Schools no longer need to explain why they verify a student's eligibility for these meals.

For years, schools had to submit a report to the state explaining why they chose certain students for a closer look at their free meal applications. This rule change means schools have one less piece of paperwork to fill out. It removes a small administrative burden from schools, which could free up staff time for other tasks.