{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/780575.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":780575,"attributes":{"action":"Raise the £7,400 Universal Credit income threshold for Pupil Premium eligibility","background":"We want the Government to increase the £7,400 annual household income threshold used to determine eligibility for Pupil Premium through Free School Meals, so that more children from low-income working families can receive support.","additional_details":"Pupil Premium helps schools support disadvantaged pupils, but the current £7,400 household income threshold excludes many low-income families who still struggle with everyday costs. The threshold should reflect the financial reality families face today. Raising it would allow more children from low-income households to benefit from additional educational support and help reduce inequalities in education.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2026-08-27T19:25:49.226Z","updated_at":"2026-09-25T15:15:29.576Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-25T15:15:19.955Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-27T19:45:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to increase the threshold to.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly to what level you would like the threshold to be increased to.\r\n\r\nYou may also be aware that from September 2026, this earned income threshold is being removed, meaning any children in households receiving any level of universal credit award will qualify for Free School Meals. You can find more here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06700/ "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}