EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Wednesday was the first day of school for some districts in the state, including Rhode Island's capital city.

R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined 12 News at 4 to discuss everything back-to-school related, ranging from RICAS test scores to universal free school lunch.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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