Children from large families lose free school meals in Ulyanovsk
Children from large families in the Ulyanovsk region were deprived of free meals — authorities cite a budget deficit. As of September 1, free meals for children from large families have been cancelled in at least seven districts of the Ulyanovsk region.
Consensus
- Free school meals for children from large families were canceled in at least seven districts of Ulyanovsk Oblast starting September 1.
- The cancellation was due to budget shortfalls in the region.
- Local authorities stated that the provision of free meals for large families is not mandatory but recommended.
- The decision has caused public outrage, with parents filing complaints and petitions.
- As of early year, there were over 17,500 large families in Ulyanovsk Oblast.
Points of divergence
- In Novospassky District, free meals were retained for children with disabilities and for children whose parents are participants in the war against Ukraine. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- In Melkessky District, the benefit was canceled for families with average income below the poverty line and for families in socially dangerous situations, with the justification that 'their average income can sometimes be quite high'. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- In Melkessky District, the benefit was cancelled for low-income families and families in socially dangerous situations, citing that 'their average income can sometimes be very high'. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Ulyanovsk region, children from large families were deprived of free lunches due to lack of funds in the budget — The Moscow Times
- Children from large families in Ulyanovsk region were deprived of free lunches — authorities cite budget deficit — Говорит НеМосква