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Witnesses tell appropriations committee universal school meals support learning, attendance
2346580 · February 19, 2025
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Kate McCann testified that free school meals improve student focus, attendance and long‑term health; she warned that ending universal meals would shift costs to schools and families and harm transient students.
Kate McCann, testifying by remote connection on Feb. 19, told the House Appropriations Committee that universal free school meals are critical to student learning, attendance and health. McCann said research…
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