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Universal free meals bills advance in Minnesota and Washington state

 By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 13, 2023

The states are two of several that have introduced universal free meals bills this legislative session.

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Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to fund universal free meals through the current school year

 By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 10, 2023

The bill includes $60 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to provide the meals until the end of June. Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign it into law. 

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Proposed Michigan budget includes universal free meals funding

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 09, 2023

The budget earmarks $160 million to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students.

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California bill would put added sugar limits on school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 09, 2023

SB 348 would restrict added sugar in school meals to no more than 25 grams per day.

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Federal bill that would require schools to offer flavored milk is reintroduced

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 03, 2023

The Protecting School Milk Choices Act would require school nutrition programs to offer at least one flavored milk option daily.

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Added sugar limits, less sodium and fewer flavored milks: Here's how the USDA's School Nutrition Standards could be changing

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 03, 2023

The public will be able to comment on the department's proposed updates starting next week.

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Supplemental budget would keep universal free meals going in Massachusetts

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 31, 2023

The budget allots $65 million to offer universal free meals in the state for the remainder of the current school year.

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Federal bill would require food allergy training for school nutrition workers

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 31, 2023

More than 15% of children with food allergies have an allergic reaction while at school, according to the USDA.

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Virginia House subcommittee kills universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 30, 2023

The bill failed to pass the House Pre-K-12 Education Subcommittee last week.

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Massachusetts considers making universal free school meals permanent

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 25, 2023

A new bill would require schools in the state to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.

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