Establishes a universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools, phased in over three years.
This bill establishes a statewide "healthy school meals for all" program in Rhode Island public schools, providing universal school breakfast and lunch to students. The program will be phased in over three years, starting with elementary students in the 2027-2028 school year, then adding middle school students in the 2028-2029 school year, and finally including high school students by the 2029-2030 school year. The program aims to improve meal quality, maximize access to federal funds, and achieve high student participation.
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