The cost of breakfast and lunch in Jefferson County will increase by 25 cents to accommodate additional servings of fruit and vegetables.
The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 requires districts to add more fruit and vegetable options to their menus increasing the total cost of the meal.
In the 2014-2015 school year, elementary school breakfast will cost $1.75, lunch $2.75; Secondary breakfast will cost $2.00, lunch $3.25.
This change is similar to ones throughout the state, including districts around the Denver-Metro area.