Recession means more students eligible for free or lower-priced lunch

The number of Wisconsin students qualifying for free or reduced-cost school lunches has shot up this year.The state’s education chief says it’s among the highest increases he’s seen.Brian Bull reports…

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Recession means more students eligible for free or lower-priced lunch

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