Establishes a program to provide free school lunch and breakfast to public school pupils and special education students.
The bill creates a program to provide free school lunch and breakfast to public school pupils in grades pre-K to 12 and special education students up to 26 years old. Participating entities must apply to the department, meet federal and state standards, and maximize federal reimbursement. Meals must accommodate religious or dietary preferences and medical needs. The program aims to encourage parents to provide family income information for eligibility determination.
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