In a letter to parents, state Superintendent Ryan Walters has blamed “bureaucratic bloat” for the cost of school lunches provided by school districts.

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — We're breaking down the cost for school districts if they'll be required to pay for students' lunches. This comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced he's making districts be responsible for eating the cost of meals in their budget. It was the announcement heard across the state.

Every student in Oklahoma will be eating free lunch during the upcoming school year, according to a new directive sent out Monday by State Superintendent Ryan Walters.