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Waukesha Wisconsin school board rejects federal meal program because it will "spoil" families and create a "slow addiction" to the service

2021-08-27 00:00:00

Why is Waukesha the only school district in Wisconsin school that isn't providing students with free meals this year? According to The Washington Post, school board members are concerned that families will become spoiled by and addicted to the food assistance program:

Karin Rajnicek, a school board member, said the free program made it easy for families to "become spoiled." Darren Clark, assistant superintendent for business services, said there could be a "slow addiction' to the service."
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