Florida S1098 would establish a universal free school breakfast and lunch program for all public school students in grades K-12.

Florida S1098 would require the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to establish and operate a universal school breakfast and lunch program for all public school students in grades K-12. Each district school board would implement the program, offering eligible breakfast and lunch meals free of charge to all students. The bill mandates that each school district participate in the National School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program, provide meals at no cost, and maximize access to federal funds by participating in the community eligibility provision or another.

Florida S1098 would establish a universal free school breakfast and lunch program for all public school students in grades K-12.

Florida S1098 would require the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to establish and operate a universal school breakfast and lunch program for all public school students in grades K-12. Each district school board would implement the program, offering eligible breakfast and lunch meals free of charge to all students. The bill mandates that each school district participate in the National School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program, provide meals at no cost, and maximize access to federal funds by participating in the community eligibility provision or another.