The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals cannot be charged processing fees, also known as junk fees, beginning in 2027. School ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new rule Friday prohibiting schools from adding so-called "junk fees" on the school lunch accounts of low-income students. The rule, set to take effect ...
School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. But the companies can charge "processing fees" for each transaction. By law, students who are ...
NEW YORK — 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.