The Feeding of School Children

Chapter II. The Administration of the Education (Provision

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of Meals) Act 50

The adoption of the Act--Canteen Committees, their constitution and functions--The selection of the children--The preparation and service of the meals--The provision of meals during the holidays--The provision for paying children and recovery of the cost--Overlapping between the Poor Law and the Education Authorities--The provision of meals at Day Industrial Schools and at Special Schools--The underfed child in rural schools--Conclusions.