Signatures submitted for citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to require schools to provide free meals in North Dakota
A citizen-initiated constitutional amendment has been submitted in North Dakota that would require all public schools to provide free meals to students. Sponsored by Together for School Meals, the measure will appear on the November 2026 ballot if sufficient valid signatures are verified. The amendment would constitutionally mandate free meal programs across the state's public school system.
Key Points
- Constitutional amendment would require mandatory free meals in all North Dakota public schools
- Measure is sponsored by advocacy group Together for School Meals and requires voter approval in November 2026
- Amendment still pending signature verification before officially qualifying for ballot