School Lunch Bill Signed by Rhoden

School lunch bill signed by Rhoden

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that would make school lunches free for students on reduced meal plans.  Under House Bill 1082, school districts will be reimbursed for the money used to pay for reduced lunches for students who qualify. Currently, reduced meals are 30 cents for breakfast [...]

Support from governor means state will cover gap in reduced-price school meals

Students eat lunch at an elementary school in March 2024. South Dakota's governor has signed a bill into law that will provide state funding for the family portion of reduced-price school meals. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)South Dakota’s Republican governor approved legislation Friday that will provide state funding to relieve families and schools of costs for reduced-price student meals. Gov. Larry Rhoden’s signature on the b…

South Dakota to pick up tab for reduced-price school meals

Gov. Larry Rhoden is backing a plan to make school lunches free for more South Dakota kids. The Union Center Republican announced at a speaking engagement in Dallas on Thursday evening that he intends to sign House Bill 1082, just days ahead of next week’s Veto Day.“Tomorrow is the last day I have to sign bills, and there are just a handful … I have left on my desk, and one of them is House Bill 1082, which deals with the state picking up the ta…