Pennsylvania children need free lunch at school as well as free breakfast | Opinion

Research has linked participation in school meals to improved academic achievement, standardized test scores, and cognitive function.

It has also been linked to improved attendance, which is positively linked to academic achievement. The program has also been successful in reducing food insecurity, which is linked to poor academic outcomes. The program has been successful in improving nutrition. It has also been successful in improving overall health and long-term health outcomes, as well as reducing obesity rates, anxiety, and depression amongst school children.

, which provide free meals to all students regardless of household income. Additionally, 16 states have enacted policies that support local food purchasing in schools, such as local food incentive programs or grants for local food procurement.

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