HB125

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Free School Meals Program.

Introduced·3/13/25
Draft Text

Delaware HB125 amends the Free School Meals Program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in public schools.

Delaware HB125 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to establish a Free School Meals Program. This program mandates that all public schools participating in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program provide breakfast and lunch free of charge to any student, regardless of household income. The meals must meet the meal pattern requirements under the federal programs. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "breakfast," "lunch," and "eligible meal." The program takes effect 30 days after the Controller General notifies that funds have been appropriated.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

3:00 PM

Education

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Education

History

Apr 17, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

Apr 17, 2025

House

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

Apr 15, 2025

House

Amendment HA 2 to HB 125 - Introduced and Placed With Bill