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Advocacy

Free School Lunches Passed by Legislature, Signed by Governor

HF5 (Jordan, DFL – Minneapolis), a bipartisan bill to allocate about $200 million annually to offer Minnesota students free breakfast and lunch, regardless of family income, passed off the Senate floor on March 14. It was then passed in the House on March 16, and signed into law the following day. Minnesota is now the third […]

Spring 2023 Minnesota Pediatrician

Word from the President Legislature Off to Fast Start with Plenty of Road Ahead MNAAP Advocacy in Action MNAAP Work Group Update: Early Childhood MNAAP Work Group Update: Anti-Racism & Disparities Member Spotlight: M. Jennifer Abuzzahab, MD, FAAP CATCH Grant Program Encourages Connection, Partnerships View the issue here (PDF)

Minnesota Statistics & Reports

Minnesota is home to 1.3 million children and youth under the age of 18, comprising 23 percent of the state’s population. About 1 in 5 children live in families receiving medical or public assistance. Although Minnesota ranks among the top states for health and education outcomes, major disparities persist for children of color. To learn more about the overall health and well-being of Minnesota children, visit Minnesota Compass or Minnesota KIDS COUNT.

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is incorporated in the state of Minnesota.