Free lunch for elementary school students: Schnieder demands change!

Free lunch for elementary school students: Schnieder demands change!

Gordon Schnieder, the CDU boss in Rhineland-Palatinate, has spoken out for the introduction of a free lunch in primary schools. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy lunch for all elementary school students, especially with regard to the all -day claim, which will apply from 2026. Schnieder demands that this lunch near daycare centers are offered to meet the needs of families who often have no time for a self -cooked lunch in everyday life.

The CDU boss emphasizes that a free lunch is not only part of a modern educational landscape, but also contributes to educational justice and strengthens the sense of community. Schnieder wants to make sure that poorer children are not excluded from lunch and refers to northern European countries that traditionally offer free lunch, which positively influences their willingness to perform. It is also noted that the topic of free school meal is also discussed in other federal states, but is often rejected for cost reasons. For Rhineland-Palatinate, the free lunch for around 160,000 primary school children would cost an estimated 120 million euros per year.

promotion of lunch in schools

In addition to Schnieder's demand, there is already a fund that is intended to support the financing of lunch in all -day schools. This offer is aimed specifically at children and adolescents who do not receive any benefits from the educational and participation package (But). Without this grant, affected children could not participate in lunch together.

Minister Irene Alt emphasizes the importance of participating in lunch for the social integration of the children. The state supports counties, independent cities and large districts of the district with their own youth welfare office in this area. Currently, the children and adolescents have to make a share of 1 euro per meal. Minister Alt also appeals to the BUND to eliminate errors in the button system, which are at the expense of the children, such as rlp.de reported.

The discussion about a free lunch in schools is a central point in the Rhineland-Palatinate Education Policy and could have significant social effects for the students concerned, such as n-tv.de highlighted.