A temporary budget was passed by state lawmakers early Wednesday morning, but school programs like free lunch for students remain uncertain as districts await a final K-12 budget.
- School districts in the East Lansing area are taking different approaches to providing free lunches during the budget uncertainty.
- Williamston Community Schools will cover meal costs through the end of this week.
- Governor Whitmer has urged all districts to continue providing free lunches despite the budget delay.
WATCH: Mid-Michigan schools navigating free lunch decisions amid state budget uncertainty
Amid state budget limbo, schools in our neighborhoods are left with decisions about lunches
Without a new K-12 budget passed at the state Capitol, local school districts are making difficult decisions about whether they can afford to continue providing free lunches to students.
“It’s good for me,” said Demetria Salinas, a mother of four.
Salinas says free lunch at school has helped her with her youngest son…