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Superintendent warns federal shutdown is straining students and staff; district running food drives as stopgap
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Cabral told the committee the federal government shutdown has interrupted SNAP benefits and limited Department of Education support; the district has started food drives and backpack programs while monitoring potential grant and staffing impacts.
Superintendent Dr. Cabral told the Nov. 12 School Committee meeting that the ongoing federal government shutdown has already affected students and staff in the district.
Cabral said many families rely on SNAP benefits and that interruptions have left children and seniors facing food instability. In response, the district has organized…
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