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State Information Request: Policies for Unpaid School Meals (archive)

A governor's policy advisor requested information on state policies that prohibit the identification and stigmatizing of students who are unable to pay for school meals. Our response includes examples of state legislation and other policies that prohibit directly or indirectly punishing students who are unable to pay for school meals. To provide timely assistance to our constituents, State Information Requests are typically completed in 48 hours. They reflect an issue scan versus a comprehensive analysis.

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Dec. 17, 2019

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