MHA Nation backs initiative for free school meals in North Dakota
Tribal nation joins coalition supporting a ballot measure to provide free breakfast and lunch for students statewide
According to reporting by KX News, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation has joined the Together for School Meals initiative, which supports providing free breakfast and lunch to students in North Dakota.
Supporters of the measure say free school meals would improve children's health, assist families facing financial challenges and help students focus on learning. According to the KX News reporting, more than 70 organizations have signed on in support of the initiative. MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox said access to healthy school meals helps students succeed in the classroom and supports the well-being of youth and families. The group submitted more than 57,000 signatures to the North Dakota Secretary of State's Office, and more than 49,000 were accepted, according to a spokesperson for Together for School Meals. The measure will appear on the Nov. 3 North Dakota general election ballot.
- 1.Edward Segal. MHA Nation joins free school meals effort. KX News, .
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