How to Apply Applications are available at the time of registration and at each campus. You may apply for free or reduced benefits at any time during the school year by requesting an application in the school's office. Birdville ISD also provides an online application to help make the process easier and more convenient for parents. To apply, just enter the requested information as accurately as possible, and all data will be securely sent to your child/children's school district for immediate processing. To start your family's meal benefits sooner, enter your information now! Please submit only one application per household, regardless of what campus(es) your child/children attend. Please refer to the guidelines contained within the "Letter to Household" when completing the form. If you currently receive SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children, the application must include the children's names, the household SNAP or TANF Eligibility Group Number and the signature of an adult household member. Applications can also be processed based on the household size and income. An application that is not complete cannot be approved. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your SNAP or TANF Eligibility Group Number or complete the income portion of the application. |
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Print the Letter to Parents and the application form. We must have a complete form as instructed on the application before it can be processed to include all members of the household, students in the district, income with frequency of pay and signature. Processing of the application will be delayed if any information is not provided. Applications will be processed within 10 operating days of receiving it in our office. |
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Students of all ages-from kindergarten through twelfth grade -need to eat well in order to maintain peak performance in school. Healthy, nutritious, kid-appealing meals are offered each day through the school breakfast and lunch programs at BISD-a real plus for busy families. Children from households that meet Federal income guidelines are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals. Families must apply every year even if they participated during the previous school year. The household size and income criteria is used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits. All foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court are eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Also, if a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household may become eligible and should contact the school. The district cannot approve an application that is incomplete, so make sure to fill out all the required information. Letters will be mailed to all households that apply providing the status of your application. Please allow 10 business days for application processing. All students that were active in BISD on the last day of school the previous school year, will be given a grace period of 30 days to eat based on the previous years status or until a current year's application is processed. Once a current year's application has been received and processed, the new status will be effective immediately. |
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Privacy Act Statement: This explains how we will use the information you give us. The National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your children for free or reduced- price meals. The Social Security Number of the adult household member who signs the application is required unless you list Food Stamp or TANF case numbers for all your children you are applying for Or if you are applying for a foster child. You must check the “I do not have a Social Security Number” box if the adult household member signing the application does not have a Social Security Number. We WILL use your information to see if your children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, to operate the program, and to enforce the rules of the program. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into misuse of program rules. Non-Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider. |
If you have any questions or comments,
feel free to contact the Child Nutrition Department at (817) 547-5860.
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