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Lawmakers introduce universal free meals bills in Maryland

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 14, 2023

If passed, schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program would be required to offer free meals to all students each day.

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Children's BMI scores decreased after implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, study shows

 By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 14, 2023

The study analyzed the Body Mass Index scores of 14,121 U.S. kids from January 2005 to March 2020.

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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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Early exposure to universal free meals improves school attendance, study shows

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 09, 2023

The study found that kindergarten students who received universal free meals at school had better attendance than their peers who didn’t receive free meals.

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New food trailer to bring menu variety and more to Louisiana school district

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 08, 2023

The trailer will allow the nutrition team to offer students an exclusive menu and reach them outside of regular school hours.

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'Plant Centric' engages diners with inventive menus and interactive tastings

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 07, 2023

CulinArt’s plant-forward wellness promotion, which launched last month in schools and other operations, is gaining fans.

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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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