Section 305.10  Illinois Free Lunch and Breakfast Programs

a)         In accordance with Section 4 of the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act [105 ILCS 125/4], every public school shall provide free lunches to  students eligible to receive free meals in accordance with 7 CFR 245.3 (2008).

b)         Every public school  that offers a free breakfast program as defined in 105 ILCS 125/1 shall provide free breakfasts to students eligible to receive free meals in accordance with 7 CFR 245.3 (2008).   

c)         Every public school, at the beginning of each school year, must publicly announce the availability of free lunches and, as applicable, free breakfasts.  This public notice may be published in a newspaper of general circulation for the school district, made available on the school district's website, provided in a school newsletter, or included with registration materials.  The notice shall at least include the criteria used to determine eligibility for free meals, the process for applying for a free meal, and the name and telephone number of a contact person for the program.  Copies of the notice also shall be made available upon request to any interested person.

d)         Public and nonpublic schools may claim State reimbursement for each reimbursable meal provided to students eligible to receive free meals in accordance with 7 CFR 245.3 (2008). 

e)         An accurate record of the actual number of free breakfasts and lunches served to children each day must be maintained.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 17603, effective October 23, 2008)