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Miami-Dade Ends Free School Meals Due to Federal Cuts, Setting a Concerning Precedent
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will end its district-wide free meal program this August due to federal cuts to safety net programs under the Trump administration. The move follows a decline in SNAP participation, forcing the district to rescind universal free meals for most schools. Over 173,000 students relied on the program last year, and families now face significant financial burdens to cover school meals.