Taipei to provide free lunches at elementary, junior-high schoolsStaff writer, with CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) yesterday announced major policies to be implemented this year, including providing free lunches in all the city's elementary and junior-high schools. Hsinchu County Commissioner Yang Wen-ko, back second right, dishes out school lunches at an elementary school in the county on Oct. 16, 2023. Photo: Huang Mei-chu, Taipei TimesIt is estimated the policy would reduce parents' expenses by NT$10,000 per year. Chiang also announced education reform measures, including cutting one class period for homeroom teachers in elementary, junior-high and senior-high schools, and raising their allowances, as well as increasing the number of dedicated administrative staff and boosting bonuses for teachers who hold concurrent administrative posts. Beginning in July, the monthly subsidy would be raised from 480 points to 600 points, he added.

Source: Taipei Times January 07, 2026 04:52 UTC