Now in his second term, Gov.
Walz has pledged to put an end to child poverty in the state.
Signing the bipartisan bill puts him one step closer to that goal.
The law ensures that every student, K-12, in Minnesota will be provided with free breakfast and lunch.
The change will go into effect in September, at the start of the next academic year.
The new law will make up the difference, and schools will no longer be able to charge students.
All told, this will cost the state about $200 million per year.
As a former teacher, I know firsthand that kids cant learn on an empty stomach.
During the signing on Friday, Lt. Gov.
We just signed universal school meals into law.
Today, were saying never again in Minnesota.
If youre looking for good news, this was certainly the place to be, said Gov.
