Essence of the law
All primary pupils, from years 1 to 4, must receive a hot meal and hot drink at least once a day.
It must be healthy, balanced and varied.
What parents need to do
They must apply for free meals in accordance with local regulations and the educational institution's internal rules.
Parental control
Parents may suggest changes to school menus and monitor meal quality in accordance with school rules.
You can rate the quality of your child’s hot meals or submit comments through Gosuslugi. You can also report a problem on the Ministry of Education website.