Roane County students get free breakfast and lunch via CEP, ending lunch debt and stigma.
WHO:Roane County Schools and students
WHAT:District-wide free breakfast and lunch for all students, eliminating lunch debt and stigma
WHEN:Aug 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM ET
WHERE:Roane County, Tennessee
WHY:The district launched the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program to provide meals to all students without applications or income requirements.
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