NYC School Lunch Menu Reinstates Popular Items Amid Criticism

After widespread criticism and budget adjustments, NYC schools will reintroduce popular lunch items like chicken dumplings and French toast sticks, but not all schools will benefit.

• City officials announce the return of popular school lunch items including chicken dumplings and French toast sticks, following student and parent outcry.
• The menu changes, initially a result of budget cuts, affected nearly one million NYC public school students, leading to a decrease in meal participation.
• Restorations will only apply to schools with 'food court menus', part of a $50 million Cafeteria Enhancement Experience, leaving many students without their favorite meals.
• Critics argue the selective reinstatement of items creates disparity and instability in student meals, demanding a citywide rollout.
• Officials cite increased meal participation and budget adjustments as reasons for the menu changes, promising further restorations in the coming months.

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