Minnesota SF4959 limits free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of federal poverty guidelines, establishes school.

Minnesota SF4959 amends school meal policies to limit state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. It establishes a free enhanced school meals program within the Department of Education, providing up to two federally reimbursable meals per school day to eligible students at no cost. The bill also creates school wellness and resiliency aid for school districts, funded to help provide early responses to student mental health needs.

Minnesota SF4959 limits free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of federal poverty guidelines, establishes school.

Minnesota SF4959 amends school meal policies to limit state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. It establishes a free enhanced school meals program within the Department of Education, providing up to two federally reimbursable meals per school day to eligible students at no cost. The bill also creates school wellness and resiliency aid for school districts, funded to help provide early responses to student mental health needs.