What Are My Child’s Rights
• The law says that children who get free or reduced-price meals cannot be treated differently than those who get full-price meals. No separate lines, different meals or meal tickets, required work, or other types of discrimination are allowed.
• Ask the school, child-care sponsor, or summer recreation program sponsor for a “fair hearing” if you apply and are unfairly denied. Also request the hearing if you receive notice that your benefits will be cut. By doing so within 10 days, your child’s benefits will continue until the hearing takes place.