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U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Last updated: 2026-07-29 04:17:02 ET
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
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