By Nuria Martinez-KeelStaff writernmartinez-keel@oklahoman.comA new federal waiver will open free school meals to students statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only in high-need areas of Oklahoma.The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the waiver to give free breakfast and lunch to students in school districts that don’t serve as many underprivileged children.Previously, the only school districts that could distribute grab-and-go meals were ones where at least 50% of students were eligible for free and reduced-price meals.The waiver is in effect until June 30 or until the federally declared public health emergency expires.The Oklahoma State Department of Education applied for an exemption to the restriction on Wednesday, and state schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister announced the waiver’s approval on Monday.“Amid such uncertainty and instability, we should not be asking our families or schools to worry over needless red tape,” Hofmeiter said in the announcement.Read more on NewsOK.com
Coronavirus In Oklahoma: Usda Allows All Oklahoma School Districts To Give Free Meals
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