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Massapequa Today
By the People, for the People
Massapequa Schools Surveying Interest in Breakfast Program
District may seek state exemption if insufficient interest is found
Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:56pm
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A school district's survey on a breakfast program aims to balance student nutrition with budget constraints.Massapequa TodayThe Massapequa School District in New York is conducting a survey of parents with students in kindergarten through fifth grade to gauge interest in a school breakfast program. If there is not enough interest, the district plans to request an exemption from the state Education Department to opt out of offering the program.
Why it matters
School breakfast programs provide nutritious meals to students who may not have access to food at home, helping to improve academic performance and attendance. However, implementing these programs can be costly for school districts, so gauging community interest is an important step.
The details
The survey will be sent to parents of elementary school students in the Massapequa district. If the district determines there is insufficient interest, they will request an exemption from the state to avoid having to offer the breakfast program.
- The survey will be conducted in April 2026.
The players
Massapequa School District
The public school district serving the Massapequa, New York community.
Massapequa Board of Education
The governing body of the Massapequa School District that will decide whether to request an exemption from the state.
What’s next
If the survey shows insufficient interest, the Massapequa Board of Education will submit a request to the New York State Education Department for an exemption from offering a school breakfast program.
The takeaway
This survey highlights the challenges school districts face in balancing the nutritional needs of students with the financial constraints of implementing new programs. The outcome will impact food access for many Massapequa families.
