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Governor Mikie Sherrill just signed landmark legislation to slash barriers for families getting subsidized school meals—saving households up to $1,200 annually and ensuring every eligible child gets the nutrition they need. New Jersey’s already streamlined eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP families, helping two-thirds of qualifying students automatically. The new law, passed unanimously, mandates schools to prominently display meal application links, while expanded income thresholds now cover 21,000 more kids. Governor Sherrill framed these bold state actions as a direct contrast to federal rollbacks, declaring New Jersey’s commitment to fighting hunger head-on.

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