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Parents and guardians can now complete the 2024/25 Free and Reduced Meal Applications online via Final Forms for their child(ren). Within Final Forms, you will be directed to a link through PaySchools Central."

We encourage all families to complete a free and reduced application form if you feel you might qualify. Approved applications determine eligibility for your child’s schools fees to be waived, child’s P-EBT cards, and additional program benefits. The USDA has announced that the National School Breakfast and Lunch program will continue to be free for those students who qualify for reduced benefits during the 2024-25 school year. This means that students will not be charged for breakfast and lunch “Class A” meals. Extra/ala carte items will be available for purchase.

We encourage households to apply online at www.payschoolscentral.com or using your tablet or mobile device using the Apple store or Google Play app.

First time users of PaySchools Central and newly enrolled students at Wayne Local Schools need to register before applying, with instructions found here. (You will need your student’s school ID number.) With all applications, paper or online, all students within the same household should be listed on the same single application.

Here you can find:

Frequently Asked Questions (including Income Eligibility Guidelines) and Instructions for Applying.
You can also print, complete, and return a paper application, found here: 2024-25 Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application and return it to the school office or emailed to jdworetsky@waynelocal.net.

It is important to note that an application must be submitted each school year. If your student is returning to Wayne Local Schools and had free or reduced-price meal benefits last school year, those benefits will expire thirty days from the first day of school.

Lastly, if your household does not qualify for benefits at this time, you can submit an application at any time, and as many times as necessary, throughout the school year, as household financial situations can change suddenly.

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks

Beginning in summer 2024, Ohioans have the opportunity to participate in a new federal permanent program called the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, that provides cash grocery benefits to households with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

The Summer EBT program provides children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Each eligible child will receive a one-time $120 benefit for the summer.

All free or reduced-price meal certified students who have access to the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program qualify for the benefit. Households can apply for free or reduced-price meals at any time during the school year and this year’s application has the added Summer EBT benefit.

Note: To access the application, use the following link Free/Reduced Application Form. The application may be emailed to jdworetsky@waynelocal.net or dropped off at the Administration office in the Performing Arts Center.

USDA - Non Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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