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{{#if EligibilityLetter.ApplicationAddressTo}} {{EligibilityLetter.ApplicationAddressTo}}{{#else}} Parents or Guardians of {{DistrictData.Name}} Student {{/if}}
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Dear {{#if EligibilityLetter.ApplicationAddressTo}}{{EligibilityLetter.ApplicationAddressTo}} {{#else}} Parents or Guardians of {{DistrictData.Name}}Student{{/if}},

{{#if EligibilityLetter.IsDirectCert}}We want to let you know that the child(ren) listed below will receive {{#if EligibilityLetter.Free}}free{{#else}}reduced-price{{/if}} meals at school because they receive SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid. Along with these school-based benefits, the listed children will also be identified as eligible for participation in the Summer-EBT program called SUN Bucks for the upcoming Summer.  Please DO NOT fill out an application for free or reduced price meals or SUN Bucks for the children listed below. {{#if EligibilityLetter.Reduced}}However, if you think your household may qualify for free meals based on household size and income, you may complete an application.{{/if}}

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You applied for free or reduced-meals for the following child(ren);

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Names of Child(ren):

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{{#if EligibilityLetter.IsDirectCert}}If there are other children in your household who aren’t listed above, they may also qualify for free meals.  You must contact the EVSC Office of Food and Nutrition.

Please contact the EVSC Office of Food and Nutrition at [email protected] or 812-435-8258 in the following situations:

• If there are other children in your household who are not listed above and you would like them to receive free meals at school.
• You do not want your children to have free meals.
• You have any additional questions.
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{{#if EligibilityLetter.IsTerminatedBenefits}} {{DistrictData.Name}} would like to inform you that each child identified above has benefits will terminate 10 days from the date of this letter. Should your income decrease or your household size increase at any time during the school year, you may reapply for benefits.
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{{#if EligibilityLetter.IsCommunityEligibleGracePeriod}}{{DistrictData.Name}} has sites that participate in a universal meal program, also known as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), where students eat at no cost. Our records indicate that your child(ren) have changed enrollment to a school that does not participate in CEP. In compliance with USDA policy, if your enrollment changed between school years your child(ren) listed below will continue to receive no cost meals for 30 school days. If the enrollment change occurred after the first 30 days of school your child(ren) will receive no cost meals for 10 calendar days.{{#else}}

{{#if EligibilityLetter.IsDuplicate}}{{DistrictData.Name}} would like to inform you that your Application for Free and Reduced meals has been found as a DUPLICATE. Because of the year-long duration of eligibility, households are not required to report changes in income, household size, or their participation in a program that impacts your child’s eligibility status. If you still request the district to make this change please contact {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.Name}} at {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.PhoneNumber}} or {{{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.Email:email}}}.

{{#elif EligibilityLetter.Free}}{{DistrictData.Name}} would like to inform you that your application for free or reduced-price meals for the current school year is APPROVED for FREE meals.  Each child identified above is eligible for FREE meals and participation in the Summer-EBT program, SUN BUCKS, for the upcoming Summer.  

{{#elif EligibilityLetter.Reduced}}{{DistrictData.Name}} would like to inform you that your application for free or reduced-price meals for the current school year is APPROVED for REDUCED-PRICE meals. Each child identified above is eligible for REDUCED-PRICE meals and participation in the Summer-EBT program, SUN BUCKS, for the upcoming Summer.  

{{#else}}{{DistrictData.Name}} would like to inform you that your Application for Free and Reduced meals has been DENIED because {{#if EligibilityLetter.IncompleteReason}}your application is incomplete. {{#else}}your total household income is over the allowable amount.{{/if}}

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If you do not agree with the decision you may discuss it with the school official.  You also have the right to a fair hearing.  This can be done by contacting the following official:

 {{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.Name}} ({{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.Title}} )
 {{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.Address}}
 {{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.City}},{{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.State}} {{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.Zip}}
 {{{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.Email:email}}}
 {{DistrictContacts.FairHearingOfficial.PhoneNumber}}  

You are able to re-apply for free and reduced-price benefits at any time during the school year by completing another application. Return the completed application to:

 {{DistrictData.Name}}
 Name: {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.Name}}
 Phone: {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.PhoneNumber}}
 {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.Address}}
 {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.City}}, {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.State}} {{DistrictContacts.MealEligibilityContact.Zip}} {{/if}}  

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We encourage you to pay in advance to keep your student(s) account current, for quicker meal service. For your convenience, payments can be made at https://linqconnect.com.{{/if}} 

Sincerely,
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{{DistrictContacts.ChildNutritionDirector.Name}}
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