NYC Council Votes for Breakfast in the Classroom

From the Amsterdam News:

The New York City Council voted last week to implement breakfast in the classroom in all New York City school in order to combat hunger and ensure that every child has a healthy start to their day.

With one of the lowest school breakfast participation rates in the country, the New York City Council addressed the issue last week when it approved resolutions that would allow breakfast to be served in the classrooms of public schools instead of the cafeteria. With fewer than 40 percent of low-income students using school breakfasts, the council felt this would help students get the balanced meals they need to be productive during the school day.

However, the vote is only symbolic as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott oppose the measure. 

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