N.J. Admin. Code § 2:36-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 2:36-1.4 - Survey

(a) By the last school day prior to October 16 of each school year, each school, under the supervision of its sponsor, shall survey the parent or guardian of each student enrolled to determine which students are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals and/or free milk. The purpose of the survey is to determine whether the school meets or exceeds the five percent threshold established by N.J.S.A. 18A:33-5 for school lunch programs and the 20 percent threshold established for school breakfast programs in N.J.S.A. 18A:33-10.

(b) This survey shall be conducted using the "Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals" as prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to Federal regulations (7 CFR Part 245). This application shall be distributed to the parent or guardian of every student enrolled in the school.

(c) The results of this survey shall be included in the Department of Education's Consolidated Enrollment Report: Current School Enrollment Data for the school year in which the survey is made.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:36-1.4

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1675(a), effective 6/19/2017