TN bill would guarantee free school meals for eligible students

TN bill would guarantee free school meals for eligible students

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Tennessee legislature is debating a bill that would require all schools in the state to provide free breakfast and lunch for students of eligible families. It would also require the state to reimburse school systems if they should have to pay more than what federal funds provide. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Bobby Harshbarger (R-Kingsport). Sen. Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville), a co-sponsor of the bill, believ…

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