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New York Senate reaffirms School Breakfast Week resolution; lawmakers call for expanded access
Summary
The State Senate adopted a resolution memorializing the governor to proclaim March 2025 as School Breakfast Week and several senators urged expanding access and local sourcing for school meals.
The New York State Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Persaud memorializing the governor to proclaim March 2025 as School Breakfast Week and speakers used floor time to urge expanded access to free school breakfasts and locally sourced meals.
Senator Persaud said 19 percent of children in New York are food insecure and stressed the importance of making breakfast part of the school day at no cost to families. "Every child deserves to start their day with a nutritious breakfast," Persaud said. He cited program figures: "In…
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