Calif. and Maine Become First States to Officially Provide Universal School Meals At No Charge
July 15, 2021
Last week, California officially became the first state to permanently adopt free school meals for all K-12 students after Governor Newsom signed
SB 129 into law, a 2021-22 operating budget that fully funds school meals for all students at no cost. The state of Maine closely followed as Governor Janet Mills signed a new
two-year state budget into law, ensuring Maine students will have equal access to free, healthy school meals.
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