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$4 million in appropriations was requested to expand free school meals to families qualifying for reduced-price lunch. The request did not receive priority in the state’s multi-billion dollar budget.
Lawmakers are looking at ways to provide relief to those who are struggling with student lunch debt and are working on a bill that would "optimize taxpayer dollars."
Utah school districts helped more students access much-needed meals \u2014 particularly breakfast \u2014 at school last year.
Utah school districts helped more students access much-needed meals \u2014 particularly breakfast \u2014 at school last year.
Federal funding lapsed in June 2022, forcing most public schools to charge all but the poorest students for food.