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The Business of School Lunches

Whether they brown bag it or purchase the cafeteria offering, lunch can be one of the most important parts of a student’s day. This week contributor Rebecca Harris looks at the business of school lunches.

Under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, Pittsburgh public schools now offer free breakfast and lunch for all students. Harris says federal data shows that schools with free breakfast programs in the past have seen improved attention, attendance and discipline.