Food stamp cuts worry Douglas County hunger advocates
Law rence advocates cite 2013 Feeding America data showing 16.9 percent of Douglas County children lack reliable food access and 7 percent of residents, about 8,477 people, receive food stamps. Only 43 percent of 3,920 eligible kids receive federal nutrition aid while average monthly benefits run about 124 dollars.
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No Child overhaul seen as limited impact in Kansas
Kansas education officials say the U S House passage of a No Child Left Behind overhaul will largely affect schools already operating under Obama era waivers. KS Ed Commissioner DeBacker had not read the final bill. Kansas schools rely on waivers for current standards and funding rules.
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