Are immigrant students eligible for federal programs?
Schools are required to provide undocumented immigrant students the same benefits and services made available to other students. Therefore, when determining eligibility for free or reduced lunch and/or breakfast programs under the School Lunch Act, do not reject applications which do not have the parent’s Social Security number. Parents without Social Security numbers need only indicate on the application that they do not have a number. Districts must make it clear that any and all information provided is used solely to obtain federal funds.
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