S.950

School Meals for Every Child

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina S950 allocates $116 million to provide free breakfast and lunch to students in public schools starting in 2026-2027.

North Carolina S950 allocates $116 million from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction to provide free breakfast and lunch to students in public schools starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The State Board of Education will allocate these funds to school food authorities based on criteria such as school size and nutrition service quality. If necessary, additional funds may be sourced from State Aid for Public Schools and the National School Lunch Program.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 4

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

May 4

Senate

Withdrawn From Com