Colorado's 'Healthy School Meals for All' at a Crossroads
Advocates say the program has been successful at feeding more kids and reducing lunch line stigma.
However, there's not enough money to fulfill all its promises.
- The program aims to provide free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 public school students in Colorado.
- It was initially funded by a tax on wealthier Coloradans, approved by voters three years ago.
The original measure set out to do several things, with the marquee item being to provide free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 public school students in Colorado.
Lawmakers are now asking voters to increase the tax to fully fund the program, with two statewide questions on the ballot related to the universal school meals program.
Author's summary: Colorado's school meal program faces funding issues.