2 options for free school meals head to North Dakota special session

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Two bills that would address free or reduced school meals for North Dakota students will be considered by state lawmakers this week.

One bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, would mandate the state cover the cost for free school meals for K-12 students and mirrors a constitutional ballot measure. The Together for School Meals coalition is gathering signatures to put the issue to a statewide vote in November.

While the ballot measure …

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