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New bill could erase $80 million in school meal debt across Pennsylvania

New bill could erase $80 million in school meal debt across Pennsylvania
New bill could erase $80 million in school meal debt across Pennsylvania 00:21

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- School meal debt for students in Pennsylvania is up to nearly $80 million, but it could be erased with new legislation.

The proposed plan would wipe out school meal debt across the commonwealth and introduce a free meal program in public schools.

That bill is now heading to the House floor for a vote. 

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