LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Okemos Public Faculties studies that it’s going to not supply free meals to all college students firstly of the 2025–26 faculty yr as a result of a delay in state funding.
Michigan lawmakers haven’t but created a finances for the upcoming faculty yr; subsequently, assured funding is unavailable for districts throughout the state.
Faculties scrambling to finances with out state appropriations handed
The district studies that as a result of variations in neighborhood earnings ranges that decide eligibility for added meal program funding, some space faculty districts are unable to supply free meals to all college students, together with Okemos.
College students and households who qualify can nonetheless apply at no cost or lowered value meals by finishing the college meal utility and returning it to your faculty, or by making use of on-line.
If you don’t qualify for the meal plan, cash might be added to a scholar’s account on-line or by sending money or a verify to the college.
