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For the 2022-2023 school year the State of California is offering free meals to students enrolled in public schools.

The universal free meals are apart of Education Code 419501.5, and are available to kids from TK to 12th grade.

All breakfasts and lunches in California school districts will be free.

Daniel Cappello, Director of Nutrition Services for DSUSD said the district also was approved for community eligibility.

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State Budget Affords Free Lunch to All California Students