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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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Hawaii introduces universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 25, 2023

If passed, the bill would guarantee all public school students free breakfast and lunch starting next school year.

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Universal free meals bill introduced in Tennessee

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 24, 2023

The state joins South Carolina, Minnesota and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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North Dakota bills would ban lunch shaming and provide universal free meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 24, 2023

The state is one of many looking at providing free meals to all K-12 students.

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Rhode Island lawmaker debuts universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 19, 2023

The state follows Virginia, Washington and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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Proposed Minnesota budget includes universal free meals funding

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2023

The proposal includes $389 million in 2023-2025 and $424 million in 2026-2027 to fund the meals.

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Universal free meals bills introduced in Virginia and Washington

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2023

The states join Minnesota, Nebraska, South Carolina and others in introducing legislation that would provide free meals for all students.

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Minnesota universal free meals bill advances through first House committee

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 12, 2023

The state is one of several currently looking at providing free meals for all students.

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