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San Antonio school meal program changes: What parents need to know before first day
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Madalynn Lambert, Maria Wence , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The program's eligibility requirements have been altered due to new laws and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Changes are coming to a federal free meal program used by many San Antonio families. The program's eligibility requirements have been altered due to new laws and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. As a result, some schools in the area may no longer qualify for automatic coverage.
The North East Independent School District is expected to be significantly impacted by these changes. Families are advised to take action before the start of school, which is just around the corner for many local districts. Further details about the changes and how they may affect specific schools and families are available from local news sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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