Will OSPI Ask Legislature for Free Meals for All K-12 Students?

Information released by the WA State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seems to indicate a big announcement coming.

September 8th OSPI Reykdal to have a press conference

The event will take place at 8:30 AM on September 8th and will be carried on TVW, which is the 'C-Span' of Washington state. According to information released by Reykdal's office:

"Superintendent Reykdal will describe his proposal to the Legislature to ensure all of Washington’s K–12 students have access to meals at school at no cost to the student or family."

" This briefing will focus on Superintendent Reykdal’s proposal to ensure all of Washington’s students have access to meals at school at no cost to the student or family."

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No other details have been released, including what the potential cost will be. We will pass along more information as it becomes available. Currently, quite a few WA school districts offer this feature, but many have returned to the pre-COVID financial screening policy for eligibility for free or reduced meals.

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