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The FRM program is described as the fastest growing program for students with additional needs, with eligibility determined by federal income and household-size guidelines. For FY 2012, eligible students are projected at 45,170 (25.5%). Possible contributors include automatic eligibility through SNAP/TANF, increased numbers of homeless students, and anecdotal job-loss reports tied to higher economic and unemployment conditions. 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This seems counterintuitive in a county with the highest average household income in the nation and less than 5 percent unemployment.  \nHere are some questions that might help us understand this better:  \n1. What is happening that causes this trend?  \n2. What are the criteria for eligibility?  \n3. Is this (1 in 4) a higher or lower percentage of the school population than other school systems in Virginia? How much?  \nResponse: The following response was prepared by the Fairfax County Public Schools:  \nThe Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program (FRM) is the fastest growing program for students with additional needs in the school system. Families qualifying for the FRM program must meet established federal guidelines of income and household size. In FY 2012, the number of students eligible for FRM services is projected to be 45,170, or 25.5 percent of all students.  \nGiven the nature of the FRM application, we cannot respond conclusively as to the exact causes of this trend. Anecdotally, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has observed the following:  \n• Each year, the state of Virginia sends the FNS a master list of students in families receiving aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) . These students automatically qualify for free meals and do not have to complete an application. Students receiving free meals in the division through this program have doubled in number to 10,500 since FY 2006.  \n• Homeless students automatically receive free meals, and the number of students in this category increased by over 200 students from October 2009 through October 2010.  \n• With consistently higher food, gasoline, and unemployment rates, many parents and guardians who bring applications to the FNS office report that they have lost their jobs.  \nA copy of the annual letter from Dr. Dale sent to parents and guardians each August is attached to this response. Federal guidelines for eligibility are:  \n• Automatically receiving free meals: food stamp, SNAP, and TANF program participants, and homeless students  \n• Free meal applicants: 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (Currently $28,665 for a family of four)  \n• Reduced-price meal applicants: 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines  \nThe state compiles comparison information on total FRM eligibility percentages across school divisions. All Virginia school divisions can be found on the Virginia Department of Education website: [http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/nutrition/statistics/index.shtml](http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/nutrition/statistics/index.shtml).  \nThe most recent comparable information is for school year 2009-2010. During this timeframe, FCPS has 24.76 percent of its students eligible for FRM. This percentage was the third lowest out of a total of eight school districts in Northern Virginia. FCPS’ FRM percentage is also the 16th lowest percentage out of a total of 132 Virginia school divisions, and is lower than the average school division total of 37.02 percent. The highest percentage ofFRM school divisions was Sussex County Public Schools with 79.69 percent.  \n\n| School Division | SNP\u003Cbr>Membership | Free\u003Cbr>Eligibility | Free\u003Cbr>% | Reduced\u003Cbr>Eligibility | Reduced\u003Cbr>% | Total\u003Cbr>F/R Elig | Total\u003Cbr>F/R % |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Falls Church City Public Schools | 1,994 | 102 | 5.12% | 49 | 2.46% | 151 | 7.57% |\n| Loudoun County Public Schools | 60,735 | 6,526 | 10.75% | 2,310 | 3.80% | 8,836 | 14.55% |\n| Fairfax County Public Schools | 170,464 | 32,539 | 19.09% | 9,665 | 5.67% | 42,204 | 24.76% |\n| Arlington County Public Sc","cbCaieoz7sjyprk0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieoz7sjyprk0","pdf",105592,"English","# Questions on Free and Reduced-Price Meals\n## Eligibility criteria\n## Projected FY 2012 enrollment and percentages\n## Observed contributing factors\n## Federal guidelines and Virginia comparisons\n## Student eligibility data table","[{\"question\":\"Why does the number of FRM-eligible students appear to be increasing?\",\"answer\":\"The response states that it cannot conclude exact causes, but cites observations including growth in students automatically qualifying via SNAP/TANF, an increase in homeless students, and anecdotal reports of parents losing jobs. These factors align with higher food and unemployment conditions.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the federal eligibility criteria for free and reduced-price meals?\",\"answer\":\"Automatically receiving free meals includes SNAP/food stamp and TANF participants and homeless students. Free meal applicants qualify at 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, while reduced-price applicants qualify at 185%.\"},{\"question\":\"How does FCPS’ FRM percentage compare to other Virginia school divisions?\",\"answer\":\"For 2009–2010 data, FCPS has 24.76% of students eligible for FRM, third lowest among eight Northern Virginia districts and 16th lowest among 132 divisions statewide. The statewide average is 37.02%, and the highest cited division is Sussex County Public Schools at 79.69%.\"}]","FY 2012 Budget - Response to Questions on Free and Reduced-Price Meals | PDF",1788560809]