Broward County Public Schools will no longer provide free lunch to all students, the district announced Monday, citing budget cuts and the expiration of federal pandemic-era funding.
Instead, families must now apply for free or reduced-price meals based on household income.
New application process now in place
Previously, all students in Broward public schools received free lunch regardless of income. That changed last year, and now only students who qualify under federal guidelines will receive free or reduced-price meals.
The district is encouraging families to apply online at myschoolapps.com to determine eligibility. A reduced-price lunch can cost as little as 40 cents…