Advocates want stronger language in state law, following reports that the Stewartville School District in southeast Minnesota instructed lunchroom staff to publicly dump food trays of students who owe money on their lunch accounts and give them a sandwich instead.  Colleen Moriarty with Hunger Solutions Minnesota

 

Jessica Webster with Legal Services Advocacy Project says they want more specific language in Minnesota law, which already bans the practice, plus direction from the state to school districts.  Stewartville Superintendent Belinda Selfors said earlier the alternative meals meet all U-S-D-A requirements.