Child Nutrition Law Drives Up School Lunch Prices

Sept. 21, 2011
Under the new federal child nutrition law, school districts are required to start bringing their prices in line with what it costs to prepare the meals, eventually charging an average of $2.46 for the lunches they serve.

Under the new federal child nutrition law, school districts are required to start bringing their prices in line with what it costs to prepare the meals, eventually charging an average of $2.46 for the lunches they serve, according to The New York Times. For the full story, click here.