Which statement about federal reimbursements for School Nutrition Programs is accurate?

Which statement about federal reimbursements for School Nutrition Programs is accurate?

• A. They are based on the number of students enrolled regardless of meals served
• B. They are based on all meals served, not on the students' family income
• C. They are based on the school's test scores
• D. They are determined by local zoning laws

Answer: (B)

Reimbursements in School Nutrition Programs are paid for each meal served. Schools submit claims for every meal that’s served to students, and the amount received per meal depends on the student’s eligibility category (free, reduced-price, or paid). The essential idea is that funding follows the meals served, not simply the number of students enrolled, nor school test scores, nor local zoning laws. Income matters because it determines eligibility for higher reimbursement rates, but the payment itself is tied to meals served.

Reimbursements in School Nutrition Programs are paid for each meal served. Schools submit claims for every meal that’s served to students, and the amount received per meal depends on the student’s eligibility category (free, reduced-price, or paid). The essential idea is that funding follows the meals served, not simply the number of students enrolled, nor school test scores, nor local zoning laws. Income matters because it determines eligibility for higher reimbursement rates, but the payment itself is tied to meals served.