Canon-McMillan revises lunch policy, no child will be singled out

EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — Students in the Canon McMillan School District will no longer be singled out for not having money to pay for their lunch.

Today, district announced they're rolling out a revised lunch policy that ensures no child is stigmatized for economic circumstances beyond their control.

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In a statement from the district, Superintendent Michael Daniels said, "No matter the ability to pay, every single student entering our cafeterias will be offered a hot lunch with no questions asked."

The controversy began last year when a cafeteria worker quit when she had to throw a student's lunch away.

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Daniels disputed that claim, however. He said the student involved in the controversy did, in fact, eat a hot lunch that day.

The revised policy now addresses lunch shaming and is based on proposed legislation.

"There will be no child denied a lunch," Daniels said.

In addition to that change, Daniels also said cafeteria employees have been told not to talk to students about their account balances. He said the district will communicate directly to the parent or guardian.

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