Reduced-price school meal funding heads to South Dakota Senate

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 512

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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PIERRE — South Dakota families who qualify for reduced-price school meals could get those meals for free if the state Senate backs and Gov. Larry Rhoden signs a bill endorsed by a panel of lawmakers Tuesday.

The Senate Education Committee voted 5-2 to advance House Bill 1082. The bill passed the House of Representatives 46-20.

If the bill becomes law, school districts could no longer charge students for breakfast or lunch if …

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