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A growing number of states across the country are enacting universal school meal laws to bolster child food security and academic equity.

A growing number of states across the country are enacting universal school meal laws to bolster child food security and academic equity.

More states are enacting universal school meal laws to bolster child food security and academic equity. With little prospect of action soon in Congress, the moves by states show an appetite for free school meals for all developing beyond Washington.

A growing number of states across the country are enacting universal school meal laws to bolster child food security and academic equity.

LE MARS -- In the wake of the end of the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 also known as Covid school meal funding, school districts are struggling with price instability and supply issues....

"Hiving off a tiny part of the public school bundle and charging a means-tested fee for it is extremely stupid," argues Matt Bruenig.

Vermont’s public schools started providing free meals for all students during the pandemic. Last spring, the Vermont legislature created the Universal School Meals Program and funded it for this school year. Lawmakers now have a chance to make that change permanent. It would help everyone involved in the system — parents, students, administrators, food service staff and local farmers. (Paid Post)

ISBE's Tim Murphy says they need organizations around the state to participate.

Should New York have universal free meals for all students? Advocates say 'yes' New York State

Weve accomplished so much in the last year. Lets keep it going.