Future of universal free school meals uncertain

Published August 28, 2025 12:45pm ET



(The Center Square) – The Michigan Department of Education is pushing back against a Republican-supported school budget.

The school budget still remains in limbo 58 days after its July 1 deadline. Over the past few weeks, concern has grown over the status of a state-funded program providing free breakfast and lunch to all public school students.

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