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froglover215 t1_j73ghtl wrote

Reply to comment by Own-Goal in Move over frozen nuggets, kids prefer farm-fresh school lunches by davster39

Can't speak for other states but that's not true in California. They require schools to include fresh California produce. I think they offer it to the schools for free or for a discounted price. Plus some school districts focus on actual cooking, though supply issues during Covid messed with that. My husband is a cook for a lower middle class school district in southern California.

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IrrawaddyWoman t1_j76z6ki wrote

Plus breakfast and lunch is free for every kid!

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froglover215 t1_j79hsqi wrote

Yep, in his district they are! I think the districts need to apply for a waiver to do that, though. They have to have a certain percentage already receiving free lunch in order to qualify. It's awesome though.

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IrrawaddyWoman t1_j79k70o wrote

breakfast lunch is free for every public school student in the state of California. They passed a law about a year ago.

Private may be different, but for public it’s free for every kid no matter their financial status. No family needs to apply for anything they just show up and get it.

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froglover215 t1_j79nqhl wrote

Oh that's great! Hubby's school district has been this way for years and that's my only point of reference because our kids are grown. But this is great to hear!

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