Appendix 7 Framework for Case Study of Verification Outcomes

Supporting Statement for OMB Clearance for the Study of Non-Response to the
School Meals Application Verification Process
Appendix 7
Framework for Case Study of Verification Outcomes

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FRAMEWORK FOR CASE STUDY OF VERIFICATION OUTCOMES
Universe of Students
Approved for Free and
Reduced-Price Meals

SFA Verification
Sample

Approved on the Basis
of an Application

Approved Based on
Income

Approved Based on
Categorical Eligibility

Verification Outcomes

Household Interviews
to Measure Eligibility

Obtain Data on
Reapplication or
Change in Certification
Status by March 1

No Change in Benefits

Yes

Yes

Benefits Increased

No

Yes

Responded, Benefits
Reduced or Terminated

No

Yes

Did Not Respond,
Benefits Terminated

Yes

Yes

No Change in Benefits

Yes

Yes

Responded, Benefits
Reduced or Terminated

No

Yes

Did Not Respond,
Benefits Terminated

Yes

Yes

Directly Certified for
Free or Reduced Price
Meals

Not Subject to
Verification

n.a

n.a

n.a

Attends School
Operating Special
Provisions and Not in
Base Year

Not Subject to
Verification

n.a

n.a

n.a

Note:

indicates group is included in corresponding data collection. n.a. means “not applicable”