S.2663

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·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance