Hsinchu County to Increase School Lunch Subsidy by NT$10 Per Meal Starting from the 115th Academic Year
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The Hsinchu County Government announced on the 19th that to cope with rising prices, it will increase the funding for free school lunches in elementary and junior high schools by NT$10 per student per meal, starting from the 115th academic year (this September). County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke stated that this measure will involve an initial investment of NT$49.5 million, with an additional budget of nearly NT$120 million per year starting from 2027. After the adjustment, lunch fees will be raised to NT$70-73 for general schools and NT$74-77 for remote area schools. The frequency of using local organic rice and vegetables will also be increased to support local agriculture and student health.