Tag: School Lunch

Nutritious school meals are essential for learning

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By: Tony Burke, Michelle Wagner, Landis Larson, North Dakota Monitor |

The Together for School Meals coalition is deeply disappointed by the North Dakota House’s decision to defeat House Bill 1475, a bill that would have provided free school meals to every child in our state. This legislation had the potential to transform the lives of thousands of North Dakota children, ensuring no student would have

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Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals

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By: Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative |

A sizeable majority of North Dakotans believe legislators got it wrong when they rejected two bills that would have fully funded school meals during the first half of the current legislative session, according to a new statewide poll.  A total of 70% of likely voters said rejecting the funding of school meals for all K-12

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Lawmakers expand free school meals in North Dakota after rejecting larger proposal

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By: Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor |

A day after rejecting free school meals for all North Dakota K-12 students, House members on Tuesday slightly increased the number of students who qualify for free lunch.  Within House Bill 1013, the budget bill for the Department of Public Instruction, students from families within 225% of the federal poverty line would be eligible for

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Free school meals bill fails in the North Dakota House

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota lawmakers have voted down a bill that would have provided free school meals to K-12 students, citing the $140 million price tag as too steep. House Bill 1475 failed in a 54-39 vote, despite support from advocates who argued it would ease financial strain on families, reduce meal debt, and improve student nutrition.

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Free school meals bill advances in North Dakota legislative committee

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota lawmakers are weighing how to fund free school meals, but the debate isn’t about whether to provide them—it’s about where the money should come from. A legislative committee backed using $140 million from the state’s general fund rather than tapping the Legacy Fund, North Dakota’s oil-fueled investment account. Supporters say it’s time for

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Our opinion: The time has come for free school meals for all in North Dakota

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota is on the brink of a pivotal decision that could transform its school cafeterias into hubs of equality and nourishment. A recent poll reveals a whopping 82% of residents support providing meals to all school children, echoing efforts already underway in neighboring Minnesota. As food insecurity rises and school lunchrooms carry the weight

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ND Legislature Considering Free Lunch for Students

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A little over a third of North Dakota students use the free or reduced lunch program, and two bills in the ND Legislature taking on the issue. One approach is for universal free lunch, the second approach is to make sure every student eats and and is never made to feel ashamed of holding a

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Minnesota lawmakers advance universal school lunch bill

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Another North Dakota neighbor is contemplating keeping kids fed while they’re at school. Last week we pointed you to a similar story out of Montana, this week the source is Minnesota. And the rationale behind the legislative bills is similar — school performance, shame and stigma attached to taking support from current programs and methods.

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Hoeven: Agreement Reached on School Nutrition Standards

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Earlier this week Senator Hoeven issued a news release outlining progress made in creating reasonable nutrition standards for school lunch programs. The new regulations create a high nutritional standard, but also provide school lunch administrators some common sense flexibility in creating menus. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven —

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Hoeven is Earning Support in the World of School Lunch Programs

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

— Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — In response to a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, the National School Board Association and the School Nutrition Association (SNA) issued strong endorsements of Senator John Hoeven’s Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act. Both groups voiced strong support in social media and news releases commending the measure and calling

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