Direct Certification
What is Direct Certification?
Direct certification is the process under which LEAs certify children who are members of households receiving assistance under the Food Stamp program, TANF or FDPIR as eligible for free school meals, without further application, based on information provided by the State/local agency administering those programs. – Eligibility Manual for School Meals, January 2008
NCDPI Direct Certification System
Direct Certification for Non-NCWise SFAs (NonPublic, RCCIs)
Direct Certification Extended Benefits
- USDA Policy Memo SP 38-2009
Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household - USDA Policy Memo SP 25-2010
Questions and Answers on Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household
