NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Monday, the governor signed the ‘healthy hunger-free students bill into law. Senate Bill 4 requires schools that participate in the federal school lunch and breakfast program to give students free healthy meals for breakfast and lunch.
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It also encourages school districts to prioritize serving New Mexico-grown food. The bill applies to both public and charter schools that participate in the national school lunch program
