CONCORD — The House of Representatives passed SB 82, relative to school food and nutrition programs, on its consent calendar. Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D-Concord), co-sponsor of the bill, released the following statement:
“Access to a nutritious breakfast is critical to a child’s success in school. The CDC has repeatedly presented evidence that correlates breakfast nutrition with higher grades and standardized test scores, increased cognitive performance and reduced rates of absence.”
“Fully reimbursing school districts for reduced priced breakfast will benefit the cities and towns who currently incur the shortfall when students are unable to contribute the 30-cent cost. Proper nutrition is just one way that we can work toward a future where all students are equally prepared for academic success in our public schools regardless of economic circumstance. I thank the House for its unanimous vote today.”
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