Lawmakers adopt cost estimate for North Dakota school meal ballot measure

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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North Dakota lawmakers this week adopted an official cost estimate for a free school meals ballot measure that voters will consider in November.

The Department of Public Instruction estimates the cost to implement the free school meals ballot measure would range between $124.3 million to $134.3 million every two years.

The cost range for providing free breakfast and lunch to public K-12 students is slightly lower than estimates presented to lawmakers in December. Officials …

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