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New eligibility requirements force district to cancel free lunches at 33 schools, HISD says
Summary by Bellaire News Editorial Desk Lileana Pearson , as published by ABC13 Houston
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this development can be found through local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston, which reported on the announcement made by HISD over the summer.
In the Houston area, a change in eligibility requirements is affecting school lunch programs. The Houston Independent School District has announced that it will no longer provide automatic free lunches at certain schools. This decision affects 33 campuses within the district.
The reason for the change is a decrease in the number of students receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Further information on this development can be found through local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston, which reported on the announcement made by HISD over the summer.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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