ALBANY, N.Y. (Lohud)– Eased state and federal guidelines have made it easier for school districts with many low-income students to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. And districts from Brockport and Kingston to North Rockland and White Plains have already opted in.But advocates and many legislators want free school meals to be automatic.
Free school lunch: Will NY make meals universal for students? Advocates say it’s needed
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