Swan River School announces new policy for free and reduced school meal prices

Swan River School announced the 2012-13 policy for free and reduced-price school meals for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Children from households whose income is at or below the levels in the accompanying chart may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.

Application forms will be sent to each home with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Households will be notified of their eligibility determination. At any time during the school year, program officials may verify an application.

Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the officials have the right to a fair hearing. This may be done by calling or writing to Dee Johnson at 1205 Swan Hwy, Bigfork, 59911 or by calling 837-4528.