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Bonamici seeks to make all student meals free amid outbreak

August 8, 2020

In May, the average school district lost $200,000, according to program directors familiar with the situation. Bonamici's legislation could save school meal programs from insolvency.

"Nutritious meals help students stay healthy while they learn and grow," she said. "For many children, school meals provided their primary source of nutrition before the pandemic, and now even more families struggle to put food on their tables because of unemployment and unexpected financial distress."

The proposal eliminates the application process and saves families and school officials from time-consuming paperwork, Bonamici said. Under the act, school districts nationwide can supply children with free meals without having to verify the eligibility of each student.

Issues:Education