H7793

Establishes a statewide "healthy school meals for all" universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools, phased in over three years.

Rhode Island H7793 establishes a "healthy school meals for all" program, providing free breakfast and lunch to all public school students. The program will start with elementary students in the 2027-2028 school year, then expand to middle school students in the 2028-2029 school year, and finally include high school students by the 2029-2030 school year. The act aims to improve student health, reduce food insecurity, and enhance learning outcomes.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance