Every SC student to get free breakfast with state funding

Legislators spent $2.8 million to cover breakfasts not already included in a federal program.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 783

Last Updated: 2 months ago

Body Text Preview

COLUMBIA — Every K-12 student in South Carolina’s public schools will be able to eat breakfast for free this year with funding included in the state budget.

The $2.8 million included in the spending package that went into effect Monday is expected to cover the cost of breakfasts this school year for all students who don’t already qualify under another program, regardless of their parents’ income, according to the Department of Education.

“Every student …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us