Miami-Dade County Public Schools to continue free meals at 121 campuses; other families must apply for benefits

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will continue offering free meals at 121 campuses during the upcoming school year, while families at other schools must apply for free or reduced-price meals. The change follows the end of the district's four-year participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which previously allowed free meals for all students districtwide. Families can apply starting Aug. 10, and students certified through programs like SNAP or Medicaid will automatically qualify for free meals.