The Rise and Shine Massachusetts coalition sent a letter to key lawmakers, urging them to take up Breakfast After the Bell as the Legislature revisits bills that were being considered prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. An excerpt is below, and you can read the full letter here. Dear Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Spilka, Chairs Peisch and […]
January 16, 2020 Contact: Catherine Drennan (617) 828-7422 press@gbfb.org Senate Unanimously Passes Breakfast After the Bell Legislation BOSTON– Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to fight childhood hunger and ensure more kids start their school day with a healthy breakfast in the Commonwealth’s highest poverty schools. Senate Bill 2460, An Act regarding breakfast after […]
“Our kids look up to you.” – Johnny McInnis, Political Director, Boston Teachers Union. On Monday, June 3rd, the Joint Committee on Education called a hearing for public feedback on pressing legislation. On the docket, Senate Bill 267 and House Bill 591, “an Act Regarding Breakfast After the Bell,” legislation that would dramatically reduce childhood hunger […]
The Joint Committee on Education has scheduled a public hearing on Breakfast After the Bell legislation for June 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Massachusetts State House. Whether you’re able to show up in person (best option) or submit written testimony (second best option), it’s vital that the Committee hear from you! Not sure what to say or […]
On Thursday, May 10th, 2018, Rise and Shine Massachusetts members fanned out across the State House, delivering cereal boxes stuffed full of testimonies from children on why school breakfast matters to them to each legislative office. Wheaties, Cheerio’s and Life boxes were filled to the brim with these testimonies and information on the pending Breakfast […]
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