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Lawmaker's Childhood Experience Drives New Mexico's 'Lunch Shaming' Ban

New Mexico state Sen. Michael Padilla says he has heard of "lunch shaming" practices around the country, including students being given different food if they can't afford the regular hot lunch. (Don Bartletti/LA Times via Getty Images)
New Mexico state Sen. Michael Padilla says he has heard of "lunch shaming" practices around the country, including students being given different food if they can't afford the regular hot lunch. (Don Bartletti/LA Times via Getty Images)

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