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The Department of Agriculture announced new nutrition standards for schools that will limit added sugars for the first time. The new rule also trims sodium in kids' meals.

At schools where 25% of families participate in income-based public benefits, such as SNAP, the federal government now will cover the cost of free meals for all enrolled students.

Advocates say families in Florida and across the nation are already struggling with rising food costs, and if these waivers expire in June, things will only get harder.

For many students, summer spells out relaxation and vacation. However for some, summertime puts students in a bind. And for those who receive free or...