Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent

Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent

Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) waiting to vote for the fiscal year 2027 budget. July 3, 2026. | Photo by Ben Solis/Michigan Advance. Legislation advancing in the Michigan Senate would provide universal free breakfast and lunch to all public school students. Supporters say the program helps reduce food insecurity while saving families hundreds of dollars a year. Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, who sponsored the bill, said making the program pe…