Скачать или смотреть Free school meals program could be on the chopping block in Michigan

A program allowing all Michigan students to eat free breakfast and lunch at school is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers negotiate next year's education budget.

Advocates assert that the program has helped reduce stigma, improved classroom behavior, and eased financial burdens on working families.

Opponents argue that aid should be provided on a school by school, student by student basis.

Michigan's House of Representatives announced its proposal for the 2026 school budget with notable increases to per-pupil funding, a record-setting $12,000 per student, without line-items designating funding to specific programs like school meals.
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