New Hampshire SB517 allows school districts to raise free meal eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level and appropriates funds for related.

New Hampshire SB517 amends the state's food and nutrition programs to allow school boards to increase eligibility for free meals to 200% of the federal poverty level. The state will reimburse schools at a 50% rate for meals provided to students who meet the new eligibility criteria. The bill also appropriates $107,000 for administrative costs and $250,000 for reimbursing schools and purchasing software for online meal applications. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

New Hampshire SB517 allows school districts to raise free meal eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level and appropriates funds for related.

New Hampshire SB517 amends the state's food and nutrition programs to allow school boards to increase eligibility for free meals to 200% of the federal poverty level. The state will reimburse schools at a 50% rate for meals provided to students who meet the new eligibility criteria. The bill also appropriates $107,000 for administrative costs and $250,000 for reimbursing schools and purchasing software for online meal applications. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.