Bill Stalled in New York State Legislature over Food Scarcity for Children

Two bipartisan bills aimed at food scarcity among kids failed to advance in the last legislative session. S1678A/A1941 would provide school meals to all students, and S8781A/A9510A would let schools choose their food providers by considering a wider range of criteria beyond who bid the lowest for the contract.

“One of my top budget priorities last year was universal school meals, and I’m proud of the work we did to expand access for all students, from rural and suburban areas like the ones I represent to city schools across the state,” said State Sen. Jake Ashby, a Republican representing the 43rd district.  “This would be an investment in student success, and it’s about removing an economic hardship from parents and a social one from our students.”

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