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Senate finance committee considers measures on 'Healthy School Meals for All' to be on November ballot


Published on 2025-04-25 03:20:42 - KKTV11
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  • State lawmakers are considering a bill that could extend funding for a program providing two free meals a day to every public school student in the state.

The Senate Finance Committee in Colorado is currently reviewing two bills aimed at enhancing school meal programs, which could appear on the November ballot if approved. Senate Bill 233 proposes a Healthy School Meals for All program to provide free, healthy meals to all K-12 students, funded by a tax on products with high sugar content. Senate Bill 234 would establish a Healthy School Meals for All Program Fund to support the initiative, with an estimated annual cost of $100 million. Both bills have received support from various stakeholders, including educators and health advocates, who argue that these measures would improve student health and academic performance. However, there are concerns about the potential impact of the new tax on consumers and businesses.

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