512 Provision of meals etc at schools maintained by [local authorities][512 [Local authority] functions concerning provision of meals, etc]

512  Provision of meals etc at schools maintained by [local authorities][512 [Local authority] functions concerning provision of meals, etc]

[(1)     A [local authority] may provide—

(a)     registered pupils at any school maintained by the authority,

(b)     other persons who receive education at such a school, and

(c)     children who receive relevant funded nursery education [relevant funded early years education],

with milk, meals and other refreshments.

(2)     Where provision is made under subsection (1), it shall be made—

(a)     in a case within paragraph (a) or (b) of that subsection, either on the school premises or at any other place where education is being provided, and

(b)     in a case within paragraph (c) of that subsection, at any place where education is being provided.

(3)     A [local authority] shall exercise their power under subsection (1) to provide school lunches for any person within paragraph (a) or (c) of that subsection if—

(a)     any prescribed requirements are met,

(b)     a request for the provision of school lunches has been made by or on

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