NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – On June 29, 2023, House Bill 1 (containing the appropriation for House Bill 282) was signed into law by Governor Edwards. This law allows students enrolled in public education who qualify for reduced priced meals to receive their meals at no cost and applies to the 2023-2024 school year and each subsequent year.
Students who qualify for reduced price meals by household size and income levels in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, will receive meals free of charge.
Students must continue to fill out an application to determine if they qualify for free or reduced status. Parents can fill out the application form at Applyforlunch.com/Apply Now.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding NPSB’s Child Nutrition Program for the 2023-2024 school year, please call the NPSB Food Service office at (318) 352-3438.