Need-Based School Lunches Are Stupid Bureaucracy
"Hiving off a tiny part of the public school bundle and charging a means-tested fee for it is extremely stupid," argues Matt Bruenig.
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"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.
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We've accomplished so much in the last year. Let's keep it going.