Define what constitutes a free school meal.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Define a free school meal as a substantial and nutritious main meal.

It is important for a free school meal to be defined to upload standards of meals and ensure those children in need are in receipt of at least one substantial meal a day.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

The Government already publishes standards for school food in England. All meals provided in schools, as well as lunch parcels provided to pupils eligible for free school meals during the national lockdown, must meet these standards. See:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, if there are specific actions you would like the Government or Parliament to take.

Timeline

13 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jan 2021

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