Stay updated with breaking news from Lowell Elementary. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income, following in the footsteps of California and Maine. Several other states are considering similar changes, and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Minnesota, Colorado and Michigan are among states making school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students.
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
When classes resume for kids in eight states, they won't have to worry about where their next meals will be coming from because they'll be free.
When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won't have to worry about where her children's next meals will be coming from. They'll be free.