§1769d. Information on income eligibility

(a) Information to be provided

In the case of each program established under this chapter and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.], the Secretary shall provide to each appropriate State agency-

(1) information concerning what types of income are counted in determining the eligibility of children to receive free or reduced price meals under the program in which such State, State agency, local agency, or other entity is participating, particularly with respect to how net self-employment income is determined for family day care providers participating in the child care food program (including the treatment of reimbursements provided under this section); and

(2) information concerning the consideration of applications for free or reduced price meals from households in which the head of the household is less than 21 years old.

(b) Time for provision of information

The Secretary shall provide the information required by subsection (a) of this section before the expiration of the 60-day period beginning on November 10, 1989, and shall as necessary provide revisions of such information.

(c) Form simplification

Not later than July 1, 1990, the Secretary shall-

(1) review the model application forms for programs under this chapter and programs under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.]; and

(2) simplify the format and instructions for such forms so that the forms are easily understandable by the individuals who must complete them.

(June 4, 1946, ch. 281, §23, as added Nov. 10, 1989, Pub. L. 101–147, title I, §111, 103 Stat. 890 .)

References in Text

The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c)(1), is Pub. L. 89–642, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 885 , as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 13A (§1771 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1771 of this title and Tables.