Proposed state bill would provide universal free breakfast and lunch for Florida’s public school students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new bill has been introduced in the Florida Senate that, if passed, would create a universal free breakfast and lunch program in the state for public school students.

Officials say most of the money for Senate Bill 74 would come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the state would only have to supplement a small amount.

State Sen. Lori Berman said the bill will help kids in the long run, even after they’re done with school…

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