School cafeteria cashless fees
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•School cafeterias went cashless. Lower income families were hit hard.
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School cafeterias going cashless has an unexpected consequence.
Families who can load only a limited amount of money at a time end up paying transaction fees more often.
Families that qualify for free or reduced lunch pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically.
Know that you always have a right to pay by cash or check, under federal policy.
If your school is located in a low-income area, you may also check whether your district qualifies for the Community Eligibility Provision .
More information on the CEP is available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website.
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