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Advocates seek $7.55 million one‑time to expand subsidized reduced-price school meals
Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Legislature · January 29, 2026
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Summary
Advocates asked the committee for $7.55 million one-time to subsidize reduced-price lunches for about 40,000 students caught between eligibility categories; presenters said the support improves classroom attention and reduces absenteeism.
Representatives from the Policy Project and allied advocates asked the committee to approve a one-time appropriation of $7,550,000 to expand support for reduced-price school lunches for roughly 40,000 students…
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