Fate of state funding for reduced-price school meals rests with governor

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 625

Last Updated: 12 hours, 42 minutes ago

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South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden will decide if the state helps to pay for some school meals after the state Senate voted 20-14 on Monday to endorse the idea.

If Rhoden signs House Bill 1082 into law, the state would use roughly $592,000 in state money each year to pay the amount currently charged to families whose students qualify for reduced-price meals under federal income guidelines. The federal government pays the rest of …

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