ROMULUS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan students have been receiving free meals at school regardless of income for the past two years. But without a budget, parents are being told that program could run out soon.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke out about the Michigan School Meals program on Wednesday in Romulus. The future hangs in the balance.

“Serving Michigan students breakfast and lunch at school has been a game changer for so many families, for our schools. The reports that I get back from what it’s meant for: behavior and engagement in school. It’s a meaningful investment that we’ve made, and I want to make sure that continues. And certainly without a budget, none of us can count on it. That’s why it will continue to be a priority. It was in the budget I introduced and I’m hopeful that whatev

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