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KSDE announces free, reduced meal guidelines
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The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of the sponsoring agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for the current program year. The amount of federal reimbursement paid to centers is based on the number of meals served to eligible enrolled participants who qualify for free, reduced-price or paid meals. Day care homes are reimbursed at varying rates, depending on the location of the home and household income of the provider.
Annual Income Eligibility guidelines, effective July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011:
Household size 1- $0 to $14,079 free meals- $14,080 to $20,036 reduced price meals
Household size 2- $0 to $18,941 free meals- $18,942 to $26,955 reduced  price meals
Household size 3- $0 to $23,803 free meals- $23,804 to $33,874 reduced price meals
Household size 4- $0 to $28,655 free meals- $28,665 to $40,793 reduced price meals
Household size 5- $0 to $33,527 free meals- $33,528 to $47,712 reduced price meals
Household size 6- $0 to $38,389 free meals- $38,390 to $54,631 reduced price meals
Household size 7- $0 to $43,251 free meals- $43,252 to $61,550 reduced price meals
Household size 8- $0 to $48,113 free meals- $48,114 to $68,469 reduced price meals
Household size 9- $0 to $52,975 free meals- $52,976 to $75,388 reduced price meals
Household size 10- $0 to $57,837 free meals- $57,838 to $82,307 reduced price meals
Each additional family member: +$4,862 free meals- +$6,919 reduced price meals. The same meals will be made available to all enrolled participants at no separate charge. In accordance with federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272(voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.