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Parent urges Sparta board to adopt universal school meals, cites studies and cost savings
5393976 · July 15, 2025
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Summary
A parent and community member urged the board to put universal breakfast and lunch on the district agenda and on future ballots, citing research on participation increases, stigma reduction and health benefits.
A Sparta parent, Aaron Williams, used his allotted three minutes during public input to urge the board to adopt universal school meals for district students, asking the board to prioritize food access in budget planning and consider a ballot measure if necessary.
Williams said participation in school meal programs increases by as much as 30 percent under universal…
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