Thousands more pupils to receive free school meals

The pilot is part of the Scottish Government's aim to reduce child poverty.

Thousands more school children in Scotland are set to receive free school meals this academic year.

Students in S1 to S3 attending certain schools in eight council areas are taking part in a trial extension of the scheme.

It’s part of the Scottish Government’s aim to reduce child poverty.

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