A controversial policy for Deptford Township students with unpaid school breakfast and lunch debt has been suspended following backlash.
On Sept. 19, Kanauss sent another letter to the school community, stating the district had suspended their policy following feedback and discussion with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
A spokesperson for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also confirmed with NBC10 that they worked with the Deptford School District to immediately terminate the policy. The spokesperson said the New Jersey Department of Education reached out to the Executive County Superintendent to confirm they would contact the Deptford Township School District to help bring them into compliance with the Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act and the Working Class Families Act.
Kanauss said they would still “reevaluate” their policy and process for collecting past due balances. Kanauss also told NBC10 on Wednesday that the district is working to help families who qualify for the free lunch program.
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