VT Universal School Meals Program being debated again
People of all ages gave Governor Phil Scott something to chew on this week, as they argue he’s trying to take food away from Vermont students. Recently, Governor Scott proposed cutting the Universal School Meals Program,
Democrats draw line in the sand over Gov. Scott's proposed repeal of universal school meals
One of the many parts of Gov. Phil Scott's plan to lower property taxes and overhaul the state's education system is eliminating universal school meals, which costs around $18 million, according to the state’s Joint Fiscal Office.
Vermont Democrats Rally to Save Universal School Meals
Gov. Phil Scott’s plan to eliminate an $18.5 million program that provides free meals would hurt kids and have little impact on tax rates, opponents say.
Scott defends proposal to end universal free school meals
Gov. Phil Scott during his Wednesday press conference briefly addressed his budget proposal to eliminate universal free meals in Vermont Schools. Senate Democrats will hold a press conference Thursday on the issue.
Vt. Democrats say tossing universal school meals is not on the table
Cutting Vermont’s universal school meals program is off the table, according to Democratic lawmakers. Governor Phil Scott has suggested trashing the one-year-old program to save taxpayers about $18 million and reverting to the pre-pandemic,
Gov. Phil Scott’s plan to cut free school meals for all gets bipartisan pushback
I find myself asking, how is this program even up for debate?” said one lawmaker. Even the state’s top school nutrition leader doesn’t recommend it, according to an Agency of Education internal memo.
Letter to the editor: Gov. Scott pitches repeal of universal school meals
Gov. Scott continues to fail our children as he seeks to repeal Act 64. Hunger Free Vermont puts it well: “When Vermont passed its Universal School Meals program in 2023 with strong support from all political parties,
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Scott calls for rolling back Vermont climate change laws
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Key Scott administration officials to step down
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Scott proclaims Feb. 19 Recovery Day in Vermont
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