In his appeal, the parliamentarian noted that, in accordance with the law, primary school students are provided with free hot meals at least once a day.

At the same time, in the primary grades during the day, children can have up to five classes, and the total time spent at school can be up to five hours.

Under such conditions, according to the deputy, a single hot meal for young students is insufficient.

Some schools offer primary school students, in addition to guaranteed free breakfasts and lunches, but at the expense of parents' payment, the legislator noted.

“In order to support families with young children, I ask you to consider the advisability of amending federal legislation in terms of providing primary school students with two free hot meals a day if the duration of the educational process, taking into account changes, is more than three hours,” the statement says. the text of the appeal.

Earlier it became known that Russian students will begin to study history from the first grade.

In addition, Russian Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov said that from September 1, the anthem will be played in schools at the beginning of each school week.