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Mon Oct 31, 2016, 03:20 AM Oct 2016

More Utah students may get access to breakfast in the classroom

SALT LAKE CITY — More than half of the kids getting free or reduced-price lunch at Utah schools are forgoing breakfast — at least the one their schools are offering at no extra charge.

Low participation rates in breakfast served at schools is something the state has struggled with for a while, ranking dead last among other states in recent years.

And it isn't because the kids aren't hungry.

"The expectation to get kids to school early when parents are trying to fit that into an already hectic schedule is hard to overcome," said Marti Woolford, with Utahns Against Hunger.

Read more: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865666019/More-Utah-students-may-get-access-to-breakfast-in-the-classroom.html

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