TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 33000-64100›DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES 46000-64100›PART 27. PUPILS 48000-49704›CHAPTER 9. Pupil and Personnel Health 49400-49590›ARTICLE 9. Nutrition 49510-49520

§ 49516

California Education Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

In order to encourage the development of a sense of fiscal responsibility among the pupils participating in the school meal program, a nominal cash payment for school meals provided under this article may be required of all pupils except those eligible for free meals. Such payments shall be related to the income of the pupil’s family.

Funds received from payments by participating pupils shall be used to expand the programs under this article.

(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 825, Sec. 24. Effective October 9, 1997.)

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