A Rhode Island school district has reversed the decision to serve students who owe lunch money cold sandwiches rather than a hot meal.
Warwick Public Schools announced on Facebook over the weekend that if money is owed on a paid, free or reduced lunch account, the student will be given a"sun butter and jelly sandwich" every day until the balance is paid in full or a payment plan is set up through the food service office. The Facebook post received hundreds of comments from angry parents criticizing the new policy.
In the past, students were served hot lunches, even if the had an outstanding balance, The Associated Press reported. If a student does not have funds in their account, they are permitted to charge those items to the account, and the parent or guardian is then sent two notices informing them of the debt owed. The initial policy change would have mandated that If the debt is not cleared, a student could no longer purchase a la carte items and would be given a sun butter and jelly sandwich, vegetables, fruit and milk according to the district. Those are also included on the school lunch menu daily.
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