Requires all public school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools in New York that participate in the national school lunch program or.

New York S00594 mandates that all public school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools participating in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program must provide these meals at no cost to students. The Department of Education will ensure compliance and reimburse schools for the difference between the USDA payment and the free rate. Schools are encouraged to maximize federal reimbursement by adopting the Community Eligibility Provision. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Requires all public school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools in New York that participate in the national school lunch program or.

New York S00594 mandates that all public school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools participating in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program must provide these meals at no cost to students. The Department of Education will ensure compliance and reimburse schools for the difference between the USDA payment and the free rate. Schools are encouraged to maximize federal reimbursement by adopting the Community Eligibility Provision. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.