New York Attorney General Letitia James has expressed her support for the state's universal free lunch program. In a statement, she emphasized the importance of addressing hunger among students and its impact on their academic performance and well-being.
James stated, "No child in New York should go hungry, and we know that hunger harms our students' academic success and well-being." She highlighted her long-standing advocacy for providing free lunches to all students in New York.
The attorney general acknowledged the governor's role in advancing the proposal for universal free lunch. "I thank the governor for advancing this proposal," she said. James expressed hope that this initiative will be realized this year and committed to working with government colleagues to achieve it.
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