在公众大力支持宪法修正案之后,北达科他州选民可在2026年批准免费学校餐。 North Dakota voters may approve free school meals in 2026 after strong public support for a constitutional amendment.

拟议的北达科他州宪法修正案要求国家出资在所有公立学校提供早餐和午餐,私立、部落和BIE学校可以选择入学。 A proposed North Dakota constitutional amendment would require the state to fund breakfast and lunch at all public schools, with private, tribal, and BIE schools able to opt in. 根据2024年11月的民意调查, 这项措施在公众大力支持下, 获得82%的支持。 Backed by strong public support—82% in favor according to a November 2024 poll—the measure aims to appear on the 2026 ballot after signature collection. 倡导者说免费膳食可以促进学生成功并减轻家庭负担,而修正案则指示立法者在没有其他资金的情况下使用遗产基金的资金。 Advocates say free meals boost student success and reduce family burdens, while the amendment directs lawmakers to use Legacy Fund money if other funding is unavailable. 尽管过去的努力失败了,但该倡议的明确语言和广泛的支持表明很有可能获得通过。 Though past efforts failed, the initiative’s clear language and widespread backing suggest a high chance of passage.