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Schoolkids in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy

When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won't have to worry about where her children's next meals will be coming from. Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income, following in the footsteps of California and Maine. Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide. ....

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