Pass HB1624: Free School Meals for Every North Dakota Student

Pass HB1624. North Dakota students should not go hungry during the school day, and this bill makes sure they do not. HB1624 creates a school meals fund and directs schools to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to every public school student in the state. Hunger is one of the most direct barriers to learning. Students who miss meals struggle to focus, fall behind, and carry the stress of food insecurity into every classroom. This bill removes that barrier entirely. What makes HB1624 stand out is its bipartisan foundation. Republicans and Democrats in both chambers sponsored it together, which tells you this is not a political fight but a practical investment in North Dakota kids. Pass it now and give every student a fair shot at the school day.