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New York bill that would require schools to provide plant-based, halal and kosher meals is reintroduced

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2023

Students would be able to receive the alternative meals at no extra cost.

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Lawmakers in Vermont and Nevada consider making universal free meals programs permanent

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 15, 2023

Legislators in both states have introduced bills that would permanently offer free meals to all public school students.

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South Dakota lawmakers defer universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 15, 2023

The bill has been deferred to the 41st legislative day, effectively killing it.

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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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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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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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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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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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