Pennsylvania HB180 establishes the Universal School Meal Program to provide two free meals daily to all students regardless of income.
Pennsylvania HB180 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish the Universal School Meal Program. This program aims to provide two free meals each school day to every student, regardless of household income. The bill repeals provisions related to school lunch and breakfast reimbursement. It also establishes the Universal School Meal Fund, a nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury to support the program. The Department of Education administers the program and may provide state reimbursement to schools for meal costs.
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