5. a. A nonpublic school participating in a federally assisted meal program that provides low-cost or free meals to students shall offer students, parents, and guardians a no-fee option for making direct payments for school meals. The option shall be provided at a time and place that is convenient for student, parent, and guardian use.
 
   b.   Any communication from the lead administrator of a nonpublic school requesting payment for school meals shall include information on:
 
   (1) the direct payment option required pursuant to subsection a. of this section; and
 
   (2) the fees associated with use of any payment processing platform that may be used to make the payment.
 
L.2025, c.94, s.5.