The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to children each school day. The NSLP was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.
In Nevada, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) operates in line with federal guidelines to provide nutritious lunches to children in public and nonprofit private schools, as well as residential childcare institutions. The program offers these meals at a low cost or for free, depending on the financial need of the students' families. Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals is determined by federal poverty guidelines, which are updated annually. The NSLP in Nevada is administered by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, which ensures compliance with federal requirements, provides guidance to participating schools, and oversees the distribution of federal funds allocated for the program. The goal is to ensure that all students have access to healthy meals during the school day, which supports their academic performance and overall well-being.