End of free school meals in FWB causes 68% drop in hot meal access

A survey by Ligue des familles and Ecole à table finds that the termination of free school meal funding in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles has led to a 68% reduction in hot meal access in disadvantaged schools. The data, based on 169 of 330 schools, indicates one in four schools lost access, highlighting a significant welfare setback. The policy change's full impact remains uncertain as the survey is preliminary.