Only 121 M-DCPS schools to offer free lunch to all students

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will offer free lunch to all students at only 121 schools during the 2026-27 school year due to reduced federal funding. Previously, the federal Community Eligibility Provision covered schools where 62.5% of students qualified, but this year only 45.1% met the threshold. Families can apply for free and reduced-price meals via the Miami-Dade County School Portal starting Aug. 10.