Division of Financial & Administrative Services
Paid Lunch Equity
- 2026-2027 School Year
- SY 2026-2027 Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool (Excel)
- PLE Exemption Survey for 2026-2027
- This exemption for school year 2026-2027 is for SFAs with a positive or zero balance in their nonprofit school food service acc
- PLE Exemption Survey for 2026-2027
- SY 2026-2027 Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool (Excel)
Free and Reduced Price Information
- Free & Reduced Application and Direct Certification Procedures
Reimbursement Rates
Effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Disaster Waiver Information
Supply Chain Assistance for Schools
SCA Funds
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
- Grant Awardees
- Informational Handouts/Webinars
Verification Information
Verification is confirmation of eligibility for free and reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Verification must include either confirmation of income eligibility or confirmation that the child is included in a certified Food Stamp household or Temporary Assistance unit.
School Finance Related Webinars
- Account Codes and the DESE Accounting Manual
- ASBR 101