Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application

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  • With the passage of House Bill 1342 (2021), the State legislature eliminated the lunch co-pay for grades Pre-K and 4–12 ( K-3 was previously covered). This means all students eligible for reduced-price meals in public schools operating USDA school meal programs can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.
  • Students receiving benefits from state programs such as Basic Food or Medicaid automatically qualify for free/reduced priced meals.
    • If you received an email stating your child or children automatically qualify for free/reduced price meals, you do not need to complete a CNEEB application.
  • Starting school year 2024-2025, OSPI Child Nutrition program has introduced a new application called the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application. The CNEEB Application merges the free and reduced-price meal application and family income survey.   
    • This means one application per household for all students in the family no matter what school the students attend.
  • Free and reduced price meals are provided for children whose family size and monthly gross income meet federal guidelines.
  • However, all students at Jefferson and Kamiak Elementary schools qualify for one breakfast and one lunch free of charge on all school days through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
  • Applications are available at any Pullman Public School or the administrative office. Parents may enroll their children at any time during the school year. If the student qualifies for reduced or free lunches, he/she automatically qualifies in the same category for breakfasts. The names of students participating in the free/reduced program are kept confidential. Applications should be returned directly to the school office.
  • Qualifying for CNEEB my qualify you for reduced or waived fees for other programs and activities. Please complete the Consent to Share form below or show a copy of the Notification of Benefits email you received.

help make our schools super! One application a year for:

  • Classroom resources
  • Summer EBT Benefits
  • Reduced Fees for programs and activities
  • Health and wellness services
  • Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch on school days
  • Fee waivers for college applications, admission exams, ASB/sports registration, field trips, and more!
  • Help secure funding for your school district
Are you applying for a foster child/foster children? Foster children are eligible, regardless of your income! 
 
  
If your student is eligible to receive Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefits (CNEEB) formerly free/reduced meals, they may qualify for other benefits including SUN Bucks and school program fee waivers.
  • Please keep a copy of the Proof of Eligibility letter you receive via email and on Skyward Family Access.
  • If you cannot access this information and would prefer Nutrition Services to share your student eligibility information (only if student qualifies for a fee waiver), please fill out the Consent to Share Child Nutrition Program Eligibility form below.
 
If you need this information in another language, please call 509-332-5179 or email [email protected].
 
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本文件包括重要信息，并详述食物可为孩子带来的各种好处。如果您需要为您的孩子提供膳食安 排、需要额外帮助或需要将这些信息翻译成另一种语言，请联系我们 509-332-5179 or [email protected].
 

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Questions?
 
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Jessie Campbell
Nutrition Services Supervisor
Pullman Public Schools
510 NW Greyhound Way, Pullman
 
Phone (509) 332-5179