2026–2027 School Year
School districts, private schools, and residential child care institutions wishing to operate the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program are required to complete an annual agreement. Please complete all required documents found below.
All agreements must be emailed to [email protected] by May 20, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact Nutrition Services at 501-324-9502.
Required Documents and Resources
- 2026–2027 Agreement and Policy Statement Checklist
- 2026–2027 Agreement
- Schedule A (complete one per LEA/school)
- Policy Statement: Standard/P2 Base Year
- Policy Statement: CEP/P2 Non-Base Year
- Schedule B: Afterschool Snack Application (optional)
- Schedule C: Seamless Summer Option
- Schedule D (only complete if serving preschool meals)
- Schedule E (only complete if RCCI or private school)
Public Release
- Public Release: Standard
- Public Release: CEP
- Public Release: P2 Base Year
- Public Release: P2 Non-Base Year
Sample Forms and Letters
- Free and Reduced Meal Application
- Free and Reduced Meal Application FAQs
- Income Eligibility Guidelines (Excel)
- Income Eligibility Guidelines (PDF)
- How to Complete an Application
- Notice of Approval/Denial of Benefits
- Sharing Information with Other Programs
- Verification Letters and Tracker
- Non-Discrimination Statement
- Schedule F: Annual Financial Report for RCCIs and Private Schools