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Less than two weeks into the school year, thousands of Seattle high school students’ schedules are about to change, as Seattle Public Schools is splitting one lunch period into two at seven high schools across the city.

Principals announced the decision in emails sent to parents and students Tuesday. An SPS spokesperson said the change is intended to ensure all students have enough time to eat lunch, and to “support increased and equitable access to school meals, and ensure compliance

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