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State Covers School Meal Costs for Thousands | Sioux Falls News
A major win for students and families: A new state law covers meal costs for tens of thousands of kids earning between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty line, easing financial burdens and boosting nutrition for learning. After years of advocacy by Rep. Kadyn Wittman and significant cost reductions, the bill passed with a final price tag of just $616K—down from $26M. School districts like Sioux Falls are thrilled, as they’ll now redirect saved funds back into improving school meals. While this is a strong start, lawmakers aim to expand eligibility further in the future, making sure more…
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