Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 665

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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North Dakotans could vote this November on whether public schools should provide free meals after an advocacy organization on Thursday submitted thousands of signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office.

The proposed measure would change the state constitution to guarantee that all K-12 public schools provide one free breakfast and lunch to all students. Tribal schools and private schools would be able to opt into the program.

The group behind the petition, called the …

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