Free school meals backers deliver signatures, paving way for fall vote in ND

Michelle Wagner, left, carries boxes of signed petitions for a proposed ballot measure to make public school breakfasts and lunches free in North Dakota on April 9, 2026, at the Capitol. To her right is Amy Jacobson and Ashley Gaschk. All three are members of the sponsoring committee for the measure. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Michelle Wagner, left, carries boxes of signed petitions for a proposed ballot measure to make public school breakfasts and lunches free in North Dakota on April 9, 2026, at the Capitol. To her right is Amy Jacobson and Ashley Gaschk. All three are members of the sponsoring committee for the measure. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakotans could vote this November on whether public schools should provide free meals after an advocacy organization on Thursday submitted thousands of signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office.The proposed measure would change the state constitution to guarantee that all K-12 public schools provide one free breakfast and lunch to all students. Tribal schools and private scho...

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