Some Houston Independent School District campuses will no longer offer universal free lunch next school year. Nearly three dozen schools will lose this benefit as they exit the Community Eligibility Provision program.

This change affects students who currently receive free meals without an application. Families who qualify for assistance may still be able to get free lunch, but they will need to apply.

Further details about the change, including the reason behind it, are available from the district. Eligibility for free lunch is based on household income, with specific thresholds set by the USDA.