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Free meals for all students may end at three schools
What happened
On July 14, 2026, the board let administration drop the Community Eligibility Provision at Horizon Elementary, Summit Elementary and Falls City Academy if those schools' direct-certification rate falls below 55%. In May the board had approved the program, which gives every student free meals, for 2026-27.
Why it matters to families
If CEP ends, families at those schools may have to apply for free or reduced-price meals or pay for meals.
The evidence
The July 14, 2026 meeting page records the motion. The May 26, 2026 meeting page records the CEP approval.
The source
Board of Trustees meeting page, July 14, 2026See the full record for Jerome Joint School District #261.
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