How Trump’s budget bill could affect kids’ access to school meals in Washington

President Donald Trump could strip thousands of Washington students of automatic access to school meals.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Republicans in Washington, D.C., are celebrating tonight after President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Among those supporting the measure was Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), who represents Washington’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes Tri-Cities.

Education officials and advocates warn that a sweeping federal budget bill backed by former President Donald Trump could strip thousands of Washington students of automatic access to school meals.

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Roughly 40% of low-income public school students in

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