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Austin ISD provides free meals to all students in participating locations
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Alyssa Campbell , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Austin Independent School District has made this possible for the 2026-27 school year.
In the upcoming school year, students at participating locations will have access to free meals. The Austin Independent School District has made this possible for the 2026-27 school year. The district's plan includes providing free breakfast and lunch to all students.
This will be available at 69 campuses, although specific details about the program are not provided here. For more information about the free meal program, including participating locations and other details, readers can refer to the announcement from the Austin Independent School District.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the upcoming school year, students at participating locations will have access to free meals. The Austin Independent School District has made this possible for the 2026-27 school year. The…
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