北达科他州立法者可以利用联邦资金资助免费学校午餐,绕过计划的宪法修正案。 North Dakota lawmakers may fund free school lunches using federal money, bypassing a planned constitutional amendment.

北达科他州立法者可在1月21日开始的特别会议期间提出一项法案,为全州范围的学校午餐提供资金,可能取代计划中的宪法修正案。 North Dakota lawmakers may introduce a bill during a special session starting January 21 to fund school lunches state-wide, potentially replacing a planned constitutional amendment. Rep. Mike Nathe正在领导这项努力,目标是利用1.99亿美元的联邦资金,在下一学年之前提供膳食。 Rep. Mike Nathe is leading the effort, aiming to use $199 million in federal funds to provide meals by the next school year. 支持投票措施的倡导者欢迎立法回应,称公众大力支持,但将监测该法案,确保其与最初目标保持一致。 Advocates for the ballot measure welcome the legislative response, citing strong public support, but will monitor the bill to ensure it aligns with original goals. 一项法律,而不是宪法改革,提供了更大的预算灵活性和更快的实施。 A law, rather than a constitutional change, offers more budget flexibility and faster implementation. 预计这届会议将持续约三天。 The session is expected to last about three days.