Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent

Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent

MICHIGAN—Legislation advancing in the Michigan Senate would provide universal free breakfast and lunch to all public school students. Supporters say the program helps reduce food insecurity while saving families hundreds of dollars a year. Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, who sponsored the bill, said making the program permanent would give parents peace of mind and could save them between $800 and $1,000 in yearly expenses per child. “Parents li…