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Education Minister Paul Givan has announced an interim change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and uniform grants for the 2024/25 academic year.

 

The annual net earnings threshold that applies to free school meals and uniform grants applicants who are in receipt of Universal Credit has been raised from £14,000 to £15,000.

 

The increased threshold will take effect from when the Education Authority (EA) portal, EA Connect, opens on 18 June 2024 for applications and is an interim rise pending completion of the ongoing review of the eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants.

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