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Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall (council.seattle.gov)
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Three Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this fall, while maintaining new investments aimed at ensuring low-income students have food on their tables at home. The proposal is sponsored by Councilmember and Budget Chair Dan Strauss (District 6), Council President Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), and Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9). It would amend the city’s Midyear Supplemental Budget to include funding for universal free school meals starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

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[–] [S] 2 points 4 days ago

Seems like a complete and total 180 in response to public outcry

This proposal would do both. It would amend the city’s budget to start universal free school meals this fall, while maintaining the new investments in student food security outside of the classroom. The amendment would fund the program by using funding from the City of Seattle’s general fund.

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