Texas determines which children are eligible for reduced-price or free lunch at school based on
A) the tax rates assessed by each county designated for non-instructional educational funding.
B) guidelines presented by the LBB before the biennial budget is passed by the legislature.
C) the proportion of students living in poverty in the school district.
D) federal poverty guidelines.

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Texas determines which children are eligible for reduced-price or free lunch at school based on federal poverty guidelines. These guidelines are set by the federal government and take into account factors such as family size and income. Schools use these guidelines to determine which students qualify for free or reduced-price meals as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Texas Determines Which Children Are Eligible for Reduced-Price or Free