The number of students who receive free or reduced-price school meals traditionally is used to count the number of students living in poverty. Some experts say this data — used to direct some state and federal school funding — may be inaccurate, as the qualifications for subsidized meals has changed and some qualified students may not be enrolled in the program.
Camera, L. (2019, January 7). Miscounting Poor Students. Retrieved March 6, 2019
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