March 12, 2025
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill to increase funding for the Healthy School Meals For All program after the original funding fell short by $50 million. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Lorena Garcia and Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, proposes two ballot measures to raise more revenue by adjusting income tax deductions for high earners. In its first year, the program provided over 100 million meals, highlighting its importance for student health and education.