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‘We’re the biggest restaurant in town.’ Schools worry about plan to cut free school meals.

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GOP lawmakers are considering a trio of proposals to help offset tax cuts sought by President Trump .

GOP lawmakers say they want to ensure only eligible families get help and that taxpayer dollars are reserved for the neediest students.

By one estimate, the Republicans ’ plan would affect nearly a quarter of the students in the nation’s public schools.

School staff and child nutrition advocates are taking the House ’s budget reconciliation proposals seriously.

The Trump administration has already cut a $1 billion Agriculture Department program that helped schools buy food from local producers.

Many schools are already facing financial pressures from higher-than-usual food and labor costs.