I read recently that the Trump Education Department is reducing funds given to the states for programs such as Head Start. The announcement indicated that student nutrition programs would probably suffer in some states because they are not a standard priority throughout the nation. This is a travesty. Hungry, malnourished students do not perform to their natural ability. Schools should be providing free breakfast and lunch as a part of every curriculum. This policy would not only be positive for students but would help America’s agriculture industry specifically local farmers near rural schools who could provide many of the menu items
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