Saint Paul, Minnesota - Today, Governor Dayton announced his support for legislation authored by Rep. Yvonne Selcer (DFL - Minnetonka) to simplify Minnesota's school lunch program to ensure no student goes hungry because their family cannot afford a hot lunch. Rep. Selcer released the following statement:
“I thank Governor Dayton for his support of my legislation to fully fund hot school lunches for Minnesota children whose families cannot afford reduced-price meals. Through my experience as a school board member and more importantly, as a mom, I know it’s hard for kids to learn when they’re hungry. Too many kids get their only whole meal of the day at school. These meals provide an important lifeline for children suffering the adverse effects of poverty. Our K-12 schools should be a place where every child feels safe and valued, no matter their family circumstances. I look forward to working with Governor Dayton and legislators across the aisle to get this bill passed and signed into law this legislative session."