Lawmaker working on free school meals bill ahead of North Dakota special session

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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North Dakota lawmakers could revisit legislation to provide free school meals to North Dakota students during a special session this month.

Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, confirmed he is working on a school meals bill draft for possible consideration in the session that begins Jan. 21. Lawmakers rejected proposals for free school meals last year, but proponents are working to put a ballot measure before voters this November.

Nathe said Wednesday it was too …

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