42 U.S.C. § 1780 : US Code - Section 1780: Prohibition against interference with school personnel, curriculum, or instruction; prohibition against inclusion of assistance in determining income or resources for purposes of taxation, welfare, or public assistance programs

Search 42 U.S.C. § 1780 : US Code - Section 1780: Prohibition against interference with school personnel, curriculum, or instruction; prohibition against inclusion of assistance in determining income or resources for purposes of taxation, welfare, or public assistance programs

(a) In carrying out the provisions of sections 1772 and 1773 of
this title, the Secretary shall not impose any requirements with
respect to teaching personnel, curriculum, instruction, methods of
instruction, and materials of instruction.
(b) The value of assistance to children under this chapter shall
not be considered to be income or resources for any purpose under
any Federal or State laws including, but not limited to, laws
relating to taxation, welfare, and public assistance programs.
Expenditures of funds from State and local sources for the
maintenance of food programs for children shall not be diminished
as a result of funds received under this chapter.