(CNN) A Rhode Island public school district has decided to change its policy regarding serving a separate cold meal to students with lunch debt and to "allow students their choice of lunch regardless of their account status." The Warwick School Committee approved the policy on Tuesday, according to CNN affiliate WPRI . During the meeting, Karen Bachus, chairwoman of the Warwick School Committee, said there would be no more lunch shaming, the station reported. District officials "seek to find a balance between being fiscally responsible and ensuring that all of our students receive a healthy, nutritious lunch," the statement said. The statement said 72% of the outstanding lunch balances are from students who are not enrolled in the federal free and reduced lunch program.

Source: CNN May 16, 2019 03:22 UTC