California governor won't force charters schools to provide subsidized meals

From The Bay Citizen: Arguing that he did not want to "erode the independence and flexibility" of charter schools, California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have required charters to provide low-income students free or reduced-price meals. The veto pits student nutrition against charter school autonomy. Supporters of the legislation, which included food banks, teachers unions, the California School Boards Association and California School Employees Association, say nutritious, affordable meals are integral to students' well-being and academic performance.