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New law attempts to end "lunch shaming" in Illinois schools

A NEW STATE LAW ATTEMPTS TO END “LUNCH SHAMING” IN ILLINOIS SCHOOLS. 
 
SENATOR STEVE STADELMAN OF ROCKFORD SPONSORED THE MEASURE…SAYING EVERY STUDENT THAT ASKS FOR A LUNCH AT SCHOOL…SHOULD GET ONE.
 

 

THE LAW REQUIRES SCHOOLS TO GIVE KIDS THAT CAN’T PAY A LUNCH, WITHOUT MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT. ADMINISTRATORS CAN THEN CONTACT THE PARENTS AND WORK OUT A PAYMENT PLAN OR DIRECT THEM TO APPLY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES. IF THE DEBT REACHES 500 DOLLARS OR MORE…SCHOOLS CAN ASK THE STATE TO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF THE FAMILY’S TAX REFUND.

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