• Free/Reduced Lunch for 2023-2024 School Year

      A new application must be completed each school year to qualify for free or reduced meals. Your student's eligibility status carries over from the previous year for the first 30 school-days. This allows parents time to reapply for the new school year. Only one application per household should be submitted and everyone living in the house must be included in the application. Free and reduced meal applications are available online through LINQ Connect. See the link to the right on this page.

      Applications are also available in the cafeteria and guidance area of James Clemens High School. Your eligibility may be checked at any time during the school year and you may be asked to provide documentation to verify your income. 

      Notification
      Please allow 10 working days to process your application. You will receive a notification letter from the Central Office Child Nutrition Program office of your eligibility status.
      Direct Certification
      If you receive a letter stating you are free DCRT for this school year, you are not required to fill out an application.
      Foster Children
      A foster child living in your home qualifies for free meals regardless of your income. You may include all foster children on the same application as the rest of your household.
      New Students
      New students will need to bring money for meals until their application is processed and approved.
      Student Transfer
      If a student transfers within the Madison City School System their eligibility will also transfer. A new application is not necessary.
      Income Application
      An income application must have a signature and the last four (4) digits of the social security number of the parent/guardian. We cannot process your application without this information.


      Confidentiality: All information is confidential and will only be used for the meal program unless you request to release the information. Student computer accounts look identical to cash-paying students, so no one can tell what the status is of any student. We respect your privacy.