# The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Eligibility for free school meals


In section 53(7) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (provision of school meals)—
(a) in paragraph (c), for “£850”, in both places where it appears, substitute “£995”,
(b) after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d) the parents of the pupil are in receipt of state pension credit payable under section 1 of the State Pension Credit Act 2002.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/19/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-scotland-act-1980-modification-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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