School lunches cost low-income families 10x

School lunches cost low-income families 10x as much. So the USDA banned processing fees.
Processing fees for cashless payments for school lunches disproportionately affected low-income families across the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said those fees will be waived starting in 2027.
USDA sets rule prohibiting processing fees on school lunches for low-income families
The USDA set a rule banning schools from charging processing fees on school lunch accounts for low-income families. The rule is set to take effect in 2027.
USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families
A new federal rule will prohibit schools from charging transaction fees to low-income students when their families electronically deposit funds into their lunch accounts. The policy was announced Friday by the Agriculture Department,
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USDA to eliminate school meal ‘junk fees’ for low-income families
Schools will not be allowed to charge online processing fees to students eligible for free and reduced-price meals starting in the 2027-28 school year.
USDA to ban 'junk fees' on school lunch accounts for low-income families
This change aims to alleviate financial burdens on families that qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs.
USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
USDA to eliminate school lunch fees for low-income families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027.
U.S. Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families
The decision by the USDA follows a CFPB report that found online school meal payments predominantly affect low-income families.
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USDA to ban school lunch fees for low-income families starting in 2027
The decision by the USDA follows a CFPB report that found online school meal payments predominantly affect low-income ...
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Federal rule bans fees on free or reduced school lunches
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Federal rule will block transactions fees on school meals for some families
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