HB05144

An Act Concerning Funding For School Meals.

Introduced·2/13/26
Hb Text

Provides funding for school meals to cover the difference between federal reimbursement rates.

This bill allocates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It aims to cover the difference between federal reimbursement rates for reduced-price and fully paid school meals, ensuring that breakfasts are provided at no cost to students at participating schools and lunches are provided at no cost to eligible students.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

APP Vote Tally Sheet (Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing)

Passed

Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

Appropriations Public Hearing

History

Feb 27

House

Public Hearing 03/05

Feb 20

House

Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

Feb 13

House

Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations