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2022-23 free and reduced price meal income guidelines released
CDE has released the eligibility guidelines for children who may receive free and reduced-price school meals, or free milk, served by Colorado School Food Authorities that participate in the National School Lunch, School Program, Breakfast Program and Special Milk Program.

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State Board approves 40 BEST projects valued at nearly $160 million in school construction
The board approved a total of 40 Building Excellent Schools Today school construction grants at its monthly board meeting held Wednesday and Thursday in Estes Park.

Attend a virtual Statewide Career Open House
CDE will participate in the Statewide Career Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 23. The event is hosted in partnership with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and will be available via the Premier Virtual platform.

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