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Sioux Falls faces major shift in student meal eligibility

SNAP changes, new federal rules put pressure on families, school staff

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Todd Epp
Sep 27, 2025
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Sioux Falls schools face a major change in how families qualify for free and reduced-price meals.

Federal law now requires the district to verify 100 percent of applications, a shift that could affect thousands of students.

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