Constitutional Measure 2: Free School Breakfast and Lunch for Public School Students
Source: kfyrtv.com
What does this measure do?
Supports: Cost of Living Reduction, Social Programs and Welfare
Requires every North Dakota public school to give each student one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day, written into the state constitution. The state estimates about $70 million a year, paid from Legacy Fund earnings unless lawmakers pick another source; no new tax.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Citizen initiative by Together for School Meals (chair Robin Nelson, a Fargo school board member)
A coalition of parents, teachers, farmers and advocates chaired by Fargo school board member Robin Nelson. It wants free breakfast and lunch for every public school student.
Source: grandforksherald.com
A YES vote means
All public school students would get free breakfast and lunch daily, and the state would cover roughly $70 million a year from the Legacy Fund or other state money.
A NO vote means
Schools keep charging for meals except for students who qualify for federal free or reduced-price programs.
Sources: sos.nd.gov23 · ballotpedia.org · northdakotamonitor.com
Source: ballotpedia.org