Earlier this week, the Arizona Division of Schooling allotted $6.75 million to additional subsidize faculty meals.Â
Beginning in January, pandemic aid funds can be used to make faculty meals free for hundreds of Arizona college students who solely qualify for reduced-price.
The division utilized cost research from Arizona State College in making its determination.
Sarah Martinelli is with the Faculty of Well being Options at ASU. She mentioned the school regarded into the prices and advantages of constructing wholesome faculty meals extra accessible.
“We additionally did a survey of about 2,300 to 2,400 individuals right here in Arizona and received their opinions on faculty meals and the prospect of free faculty meals in our state,” she mentioned.
She mentioned most Arizonans surveyed are in favor of wholesome faculty meals for all, no matter revenue. Her group plans to publish the remainder of their findings someday in January.
