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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,
New USDA rule will limit school lunch ‘Junk Fees’
One study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that low-income families pay 60 cents in processing fees for each dollar they spend on school lunches. School districts are encouraged to adhere to the new rule as soon as possible. It officially takes effect in the 2027 to 2028 school year.
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 Announces Ban on School Meal Junk Fees
USDA announced that students eligible for free and reduced priced lunch cannot be charged junk fees through online payment processing platforms, effective SY27-28.
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 Blocks Processing Fees On School Lunches For Low-Income Families
Cashless payment systems come with heavy processing fees, and the USDA has announced that starting in 2027, students who qualify for free- or reduced-price lunches cannot be charged said fees. Also, the CDC's director discusses how election results may shift the nation's focus on the health impacts of things like access to transportation,
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.
USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027. School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families.
US Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families
Some companies used by schools for payment systems charge families "processing fees" for transactions that greatly increase cost
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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
One study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimated low-income families pay 60 cents in processing fees for ...
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Biden-Harris Administration to End Online Junk Fees for Low-Income Families Paying for School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Friday announced that students eligible for free and reduced price school meals must not be ...