And kids with more than $10 of debt would only get tuna sandwiches. After the proposal received swift backlash, the district decided to discuss it further.
A New Jersey school district on Tuesday evening plans to discuss whether to strictly enforce their policy of denying food to students who are more than $20 in lunch debt.
The debt has ballooned in two years to $18,000, with more than $14,000 owed by 343 students who owe more than $10. “If we don’t adhere to our policy, we’re going to be perpetually, I feel, chasing after this problem,” Shugars said. "The letter encourages parents to reach out to the district to discuss payment options and explains how they can sign up for the free and reduced-price lunch program," Meloche wrote. School principals and guidance counselors also call the homes of students who owe to check in with the families.
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