The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new policy mandates that from 2027, processing fees cannot be charged to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, easing financial burdens on low-income families bearing high electronic payment fees.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized the importance of reducing extra financial burdens on families by eliminating processing fees, which can disproportionately affect those who rely on free or reduced lunch programs paying as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees.
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