Minnesota Senate backs free school meals for all students

Minnesota Senate backs free school meals for all students

While universal free lunch has been a top priority for Democrats this session, a few Republicans crossed over Tuesday helping the Senate pass the bill 38-26.

Minnesota Senate backs free school meals for all students - Albert Lea Tribune

ST. PAUL — Lunches and breakfasts would be free to Minnesota students regardless of income under a bill that won approval in the state Senate on Tuesday. Universal free school meals for all students have been a Democratic priority this session. But even a few Republicans crossed over as the Senate passed the bill 38-26 […] The post Minnesota Senate backs free school meals for all students appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.

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