The Heated Debate Over Free School Lunches in North Dakota
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He points out that the states promoting universal free lunches are mostly blue states willing to spend huge amounts of public money. To give the other side, Scott brings on Robin Nelson, Chair of the Together for School Meals Coalition. Robin strongly supports a constitutional amendment that would guarantee free school meals for every student in North Dakota. She argues that universal school meals protect children, remove stigma, and improve equality. The conversation highlights a major policy battle over spending, education, and the role of government—one that North Dakota families and voters won’t be able to ignore.
