May 24, 2024
Rep. Sherae'a Moore, driven by her concern for student meal debt, introduced House Bill 125 to provide free breakfast and lunch for all Delaware public school students, though it initially stalled due to its $30 million price tag. The bill has been revised to offer free meals only to those qualifying for reduced-price programs, projected to cost around $250,000 annually, and has now gained unanimous approval from the House Appropriations Committee.
Full Story: Delaware News Journal (Wilmington, Del.) (5/23)