Summary

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed offering free breakfast and lunch to all 2.7 million New York students regardless of income.

The plan, if approved, would expand eligibility to 300,000 more children by removing income-based requirements.

Hochul emphasized the need to eliminate the stigma associated with subsidized meals.

At least eight states already have universal meal programs, and New York City schools already currently offer free meals.

State legislative leaders have expressed support.

  • @[email protected]
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    74 hours ago

    one ceo get shot and she trips over herself to setup a hotline asap.

    thousands of students suffer from malnutrition and housing problems; but they’ll get a biscuit years after they needed so now everything’s okay.

    • @Veedem
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      43 hours ago

      Later than it should have been especially when it’s already done in NYC, but still a major win. Perfection can’t be the enemy of progress.

        • @Veedem
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          23 hours ago

          Tell that to the people who will benefit from it.

          • @[email protected]
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            03 hours ago

            yes, it the bread that keeps the plebs in line after their governor has shown her true colors with the ceo hotline; bread and circuses.