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Are illegal immigrants eligible for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs?

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In 1982, the Supreme Court ruled (5-4) in Plyler v. Doe that states cannot deny children a free public education based upon their immigration status. Per federal law, anyone who is eligible for a free public education is also eligible for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs.

DocumentationPlyler v. Doe Federal Law