
Minnesota bill that would make breakfast, lunch free for students approved by state Senate
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A bill to give Minnesota students free lunch and breakfast was approved by the state Senate. The program is expected to cost the state $400 million in a two-year period.
The state will pick up the difference between federal reimbursements and the actual costs. It's estimated that the program will cost the state about $400 million in a two-year budget period.
"Being hungry makes learning almost impossible," said Democratic Sen. Heather Gustafson, of Vadnais Heights, the lead author, who is also a teacher. "This is a bill that will ensure every student, K through 12, in Minnesota is going to get the food they need while they're at school."
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