Colorado's 'Healthy School Meals for All' Program Faces Crossroads
Advocates say the program has been successful at feeding more kids and reducing lunch line stigma.
However, there's not enough money to fulfill all its promises.
The program was originally funded by a tax on wealthier Coloradans, approved by voters three years ago, with the goal of providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 public school students in Colorado.
Due to insufficient funds, lawmakers are seeking to increase the tax to fully fund the program through a statewide ballot question.
The original measure set out to provide free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 public school students in Colorado.
This year, there are only two statewide questions on the ballot, both related to the universal school meals program.
Author's summary: Colorado's school meal program faces funding issues.