北达科他州立法者的目标是从2026年7月1日起向所有公立学生提供免费学校膳食,并有6 500万美元的供资计划。 North Dakota lawmakers aim to provide free school meals to all public students starting July 1, 2026, with a $65 million funding plan.

北达科他州立法者正在推进立法, 从2026年7月1日起为所有公立学校学生提供免费早餐和午餐, North Dakota lawmakers are advancing legislation to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students starting July 1, 2026, with one bill allocating $65 million from the state’s Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. 该提案由共和国共和国Mike Nathe提出,要求学校应要求提供膳食,并偿还各地区的资金缺口。 The proposal, sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Nathe, would require schools to offer meals upon request and reimburse districts for funding gaps. 一项相互竞争的法案将扩大收入高达联邦贫困水平300%的家庭的资格。 A competing bill would expand eligibility to families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level. 这两项措施是在2025年扩大之后采取的,反映了两党日益支持解决儿童粮食无保障问题和改善学生福祉。 Both measures follow a 2025 expansion and reflect growing bipartisan support for addressing child food insecurity and improving student well-being. 2026年1月21日的特别立法会议将决定前进的道路,由倡导者引证研究表明营养、出勤和学术成绩方面的好处。 The special legislative session on January 21, 2026, will determine the path forward, with advocates citing research showing benefits to nutrition, attendance, and academic performance.