Recent results from national science tests confirm a disturbing trend: scores are declining among the lowest-performing students. And those responsible for overseeing the tests are sending muddled messages about why that’s happening.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced a budget proposal that includes $150 million in ongoing funding for schools to serve meals free of charge to all students through options such as the Community Eligibility Provision. The governor’s proposed investment means thousands of schools could serve free breakfast and lunch, connecting millions of children with the nutritious meals they need and leveraging more than $1 billion in federal funding.
Now California’s legislative leaders must act boldly and seize the moment. A state investment to maximize Community Eligibility Provision would help more schools in under-resourced communities meet the fundamental needs of their students. Offering free meals to all students is necessary in a state like ours where the high cost of living means many children who experience hardship will never qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the usual nationwide income criteria.
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