SB0784

Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1271. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0785'26

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a free school lunch and breakfast program for public school pupils and special education students in Michigan.

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, including those at the Michigan School for the Deaf. Participating entities must meet federal and state standards, maximize federal reimbursement, and encourage parents to provide income information for eligibility. The program also accommodates students with dietary restrictions or preferences, subject to federal requirements. The bill's enactment is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill No. 785.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/2/2026

4 Yea

DDRD

1 Nay

D

Calendar

Jun 2

1:15 PM

Senate Education

Mar 24

1:30 PM

Senate Education

History

Jun 3

Senate

Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 6/2/2026

Jun 3

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

Feb 11

Senate

Introduced By Senator Dayna Polehanki