# Chiayi educational support and school initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chiayi-educational-support-and-school-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-31T07:18:35.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Chiayi, local authorities have implemented several initiatives to support students as the new academic year begins. Initially, Chiayi County launched school readiness classes at three elementary schools to help twenty-four special education students transition from kindergarten to primary school by familiarizing them with campus routines and social skills.

Following this, Chiayi County and Chiayi City expanded student support through free school lunch programs. Chiayi County is providing subsidies of 62 TWD per meal for approximately 27,600 students in public high, junior high, and elementary schools. Chiayi City is implementing similar policies for roughly 22,000 students, with meal investments reaching 75 TWD for junior high and 70 TWD for elementary students. Additionally, Chiayi County is continuing long-term investments in school infrastructure, specifically targeting the renovation of school toilets.

## Claims

- Chiayi County is implementing a free nutritious lunch policy for public high schools, junior highs, and elementary/preschool students starting from the 115th academic year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chiayi County's free lunch subsidy is 62 TWD per meal per person. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Approximately 27,600 students in Chiayi County will benefit from the free lunch program. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chiayi County is investing 342.24 million TWD annually in the lunch program. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chiayi County has invested over 350 million TWD in improving old school toilets over the last 10 years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chiayi City is implementing free lunches for public elementary/junior highs and private junior highs starting from the 115th academic year. (single source)
- Approximately 22,000 teachers and students in Chiayi City will benefit from the free lunch policy. (single source)
- Chiayi City provides 45 TWD for junior high and 40 TWD for elementary school food costs per meal. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Chiayi regions launch free school lunch programs for students

Chiayi County and Chiayi City have launched free school lunch programs for the new academic year, benefiting tens of thousands of students and reducing the financial burden on families.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiayi-regions-launch-free-school-lunch-programs-for-students

### 2026-08-16: Chiayi County launches school readiness classes for special education students

Chiayi County has launched summer readiness programs at three elementary schools to help twenty-four special education students transition to primary school life.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiayi-county-launches-school-readiness-classes-for-special-education-students

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