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Vermillion board votes to send letter supporting state bill to make reduced-price meals free
Summary
Board member Ryan urged the Vermillion School Board to sign a letter backing House Bill 1082, which would make meals free for students who now qualify for reduced-price lunches and reimburse districts; the board voted to send a letter despite some members voicing budgetary concerns.
The Vermillion School Board voted Feb. 9 to send a letter in support of House Bill 1082, a state proposal to make school meals free for students who currently qualify for reduced-price lunches and to have the State Department of Education reimburse districts for the cost.
Board member Ryan, who presented a draft letter to colleagues, said the bill recently passed the House Education Committee 13–1 and is pending a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. He said the change…
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