North Carolina S950 allocates $116 million to provide free breakfast and lunch to students in public schools starting in 2026-2027.
North Carolina S950 allocates $116 million from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction to provide free breakfast and lunch to students in public schools starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The State Board of Education will allocate these funds to school food authorities based on criteria such as school size and nutrition service quality. If necessary, additional funds may be sourced from State Aid for Public Schools and the National School Lunch Program.
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