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March 7, 2018JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. | By: AP
The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill barring public colleges and universities from requiring students to buy meal plans, even if they have dietary restrictions.
The bill, approved Tuesday, would allow students with medical documentation of food allergies, food sensitivities or medical dietary issues to forgo on-campus dining plans. Proponents say the goal is to protect students from having to pay for food they can't eat.
Some lawmakers said the change could hurt schools financially. Legislative researchers estimate about 300 students might opt out of meal plans, costing state schools about $1 million a year.
The bill faces a third and final vote before it can be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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