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Oklahoma Superintendent Mandates Free Lunches for All Students

7/8/2025

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Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is shaking things up by mandating free, healthy lunches for all students in public schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year. He emphasizes the need for schools to utilize available state and federal funds wisely, calling out budget mismanagement and urging districts to cut administrative costs to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals.

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Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is shaking things up by mandating free, healthy lunches for all students in public schools beginning in the 2025-26 school year. He emphasizes the need for schools to utilize available state and federal funds wisely, calling out budget mismanagement and urging districts to cut administrative costs to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals.