Maine Senate Approves Free Meals for Preschoolers
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Maines State Senate approves bill for free meals in public preschools, extending nutrition benefits to younger kids. The measure, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, now heads to the House for review. Critics raise concerns about hidden costs, but the bill includes funding for school kitchen expansions and up to $1,200 per student. Estimated to benefit around 400 preschoolers, the push for early childhood nutrition gains momentum across party lines.
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