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Universal School Meals in North Carolina

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8,426
Verified supporters
+342 this week
186
Lived experience contributions
24
Proposed amendments
8 incorporated
Recent activity
Amendment accepted
Include summer meals access for all students.
2h ago
Fiscal analysis completed
Estimated annual cost: $423M
5h ago
Department of Public Instruction
Submitted operational feedback
1d ago
Senator J. Martinez
Marked as potential sponsor
2d ago
Path to adoption
Legislative offices
2 engaged
Committee review
Education Committee
Potential funding
3 options identified
Public hearing
Not yet scheduled
Final vote
Pending
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As a parent, I've seen how this helps kids focus and learn.
What's the plan for summer and after-school meals?
Districts need clarity on reimbursement and admin costs.
Here's a funding model that keeps costs stable.
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Comparable policy research 3 jurisdictions
JurisdictionModelAnnual costOutcome
ColoradoUniversal$180MAdopted
MaineIncome-based$34MAdopted
CaliforniaUniversal$1.4BAdopted
Fiscal estimate · NC proposalIllustrative
$423M
Gross annual cost
62%
Federal reimbursement
$161M
Net state cost
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