Rising food prices and higher living costs are two possible explanations why many school kitchens have noticed since the start of the autumn semester that more school food is being consumed, as SVT previously reported.
The Left Party's Nooshi Dadgostar's proposal for free breakfast in the country's schools is estimated to cost SEK 0.5-1 billion, according to her.
- But it is money well invested.
Full stomachs read better, she says.
In the clip above, she visits Blombackaskolan's canteen.
Education Minister Lotta Edholm (L), does not want to comment on the proposal but writes in a comment to SVT:
“This is an important issue. Of course, all children must get food to get through the school day".