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School meals free for every student in 2026-27
What happened
The board set food prices for August 2026 to June 2027: school meals are at no cost to students. A second lunch costs $3.00 at the middle and high school and $2.50 at the elementary, and there is no second breakfast. Adult lunch rose later to $5.20.
Why it matters to families
Families do not pay for their child's school breakfast or lunch this year.
The evidence
April 20, 2026 minutes, item 2026-074 (food service prices); August 17, 2026 minutes, item 2026-146 (adult prices).
The source
April 20, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for Hillsboro City School District.
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