ALT An infographic on a bright blue background featuring bold white text reading, "As students head back to class, one school essential is at risk for millions of kids: school meals." Below the text is a school meal tray with illustrated food items (orange slices, peas, a glass of water, and a chicken nugget) fading away to symbolize scarcity.

ALT A graphic on a dark teal background featuring text about legislative cuts affecting school meals. Above the text, a child's hand reaches toward a bright red apple with a green leaf that is pixelating and dissolving into the background.

ALT An infographic detailing the financial impact on families losing free or reduced-price school meals. Text highlights that losing support will add costs for two children each year: $1,890 for school-offered meals or $2,214+ for packed meals, accompanied by graphics of an empty lunch tray and a paper lunch bag.

ALT An infographic featuring an overturned light blue milk carton pouring white milk across the lower half of the graphic. Teal text over the milk reads: "Every student deserves the chance to learn without worrying about their next meal. Learn how the Big Beautiful Bill is affecting school nutrition programs at americanprogress.org."

ALT An event flyer for a virtual briefing hosted by the Center for American Progress. Event Title: Virtual briefing: Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Description: Explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support student success. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET The flyer features headshots and professional titles for five individuals: Madison Weiss (Moderator): Senior Policy Analyst, Higher Education, Center for American Progress. Jonathan Elkin (Panelist): Director of Government Relations, Association of Community College Trustees. Kathryn Gimborys (Panelist): Manager of Government Relations, American Association of Community College Colleges. Veronica Goodman (Panelist): Senior Director, Workforce Development Policy, Center for American Progress. Morgan Polk (Panelist): Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Labor, New America.