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education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Is Free Lunch Coming to All RI Public Schools Sooner Than Expected?"

Rhode Island is considering providing free lunch for all public school students, following the expiration of federal emergency funding and waivers. The state Senate previously voted in favor of funding school meals not covered by the federal government, but the estimated cost of $40 million was not included in the governor's budget. Currently, only a few districts continue the free meal program post-pandemic. A bill has been introduced to make lunch and breakfast free for all students, regardless of household income. Several states, including Massachusetts, have already passed similar laws.

via WPRI.com|

#education #free-lunch #funding

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan's State Budget: Free Meals for Students, School Focus, Big Projects, and Palisades Reopening

Michigan is set to become one of five states in the US to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in public schools. The move comes after many districts accumulated significant school lunch debt. The state legislature has passed a bill allocating $160 million to cover the cost of school meals, and it is expected to be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the coming weeks. This initiative aims to alleviate food insecurity among students and prevent schools from diverting funds from educational resources to pay off lunch debt.

via WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit|

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society2 years ago•4 min saved

Free Summer Meals for Students in Sacramento and NC

The Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is expecting record demand for food this summer due to ongoing issues from the pandemic and increasing inflation. To help families during this summer season, the Sacramento Food Bank is putting together non-perishable summer grocery boxes and fresh produce to be given to students and families. There are more than 160 distribution points across the county. Starting June 13, students under 18 years old can also receive free lunch at 13 Sacramento Public Library locations, thanks to funding from the USDA and state.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#food-insecurity #free-lunch #grocery-boxes

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Minnesota Governor signs universal free school meals bill into law despite opposition.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill that will provide free breakfast and lunch to all Minnesota students, making it the fourth state to do so after California, Colorado, and Maine. Nearly 275,000 Minnesota students currently receive free or reduced-price lunches, and roughly one in six children are considered "food insecure." The bill aims to remove barriers to learning and end the stigma and embarrassment of kids whose families can't afford lunch. Republican critics argued that the bill wasn't needed and that the money would be better spent on reading, writing, and arithmetic.

via KARE11.com|

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