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Friends and Advocates,
It is time to act to require Healthy Medals in Rhode Island Schools for ALL!!
S2663
H7793
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Globally, diet-related chronic diseases are the leading cause of death;
(2) In 2024, almost forty percent (40%) of Rhode Island households with children were food insecure;
(3) Student hunger is associated with poor learning outcomes, absenteeism, and behavioral issues;
(4) Healthy school meals are associated with improved test scores;
(5) Many children consume one-third (1/3) to one-half (1/2) of their daily calories duringthe school day;
The Legislative Tool Kit detailed below is a resource for Legislative Action!
Start with the Video, which describes in detail the other componets of the Kit, and how to interact with your Representatives to help pass these Bills.
Blessings,
Rev. Eugene Dyszlewski
Commissioner of Social Justice
RISCC
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