Washington Terrace Elementary is urging parents and guardians to complete Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications before the new school year begins. Completing the application early ensures that qualifying students have active benefits starting on the very first day of school.
Submitting applications before the school year officially starts helps families avoid being financially responsible for meal charges that accumulate on an account up to the date the application is submitted.
Under Utah House Bill 100, students who qualify for reduced-price lunches will receive them completely free during this school year. Qualifying students receive free breakfast and lunch daily to help them stay focused in the classroom.
Beyond individual benefits, these applications assist with school funding through Title 1 Federal Funding. This funding supports classroom support, additional teachers, and critical reading and math intervention programs.
The application process is described as quick, easy, and confidential, with information used solely to determine meal eligibility. Families who have questions or require assistance with the form are encouraged to reach out to office staff.
