Colorado's 'Healthy School Meals for All' Program Faces Crossroads
Advocates claim the program has been successful in feeding more kids and reducing lunch line stigma.
However, there's not enough money to fulfill all its promises.
This year, voters will decide on two statewide questions related to the universal school meals program, which aims to feed all public school students in the state regardless of income.
Three years ago, voters approved a tax on wealthier Coloradans to fund the Healthy School Meals program for All.
The original measure aimed to provide free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 public school students in Colorado, but it's now running short on cash.
Lawmakers are asking voters to increase the tax to fully fund the program.
Author's summary: Colorado's school meal program faces funding issues.