State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Proposing Free School Meals For Students

Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:24 AM

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is proposing free school meals for every student in Washington.

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is proposing free school meals for every student in Washington. The OSPI announced this week that a proposal to give the state’s 1.1 million students access to free lunch will be given to the governor and lawmakers to consider. This past school year the federal program for free lunches during the pandemic ended. Families now must meet certain income requirements to be eligible for free or reduced school meals.

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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Proposing Free School Meals For Students

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