Establishes reimbursement parameters for South Dakota school districts providing free or reduced-price meals to students.

South Dakota HB1082 sets guidelines for reimbursing school districts for costs related to free or reduced-price meals for students. The bill specifies that starting January 1, 2026, school boards cannot charge students for meals served through the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program if the students are eligible for reduced-price meals. However, school boards may charge for meals provided through the school district's food services program to students not eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Establishes reimbursement parameters for South Dakota school districts providing free or reduced-price meals to students.

South Dakota HB1082 sets guidelines for reimbursing school districts for costs related to free or reduced-price meals for students. The bill specifies that starting January 1, 2026, school boards cannot charge students for meals served through the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program if the students are eligible for reduced-price meals. However, school boards may charge for meals provided through the school district's food services program to students not eligible for free or reduced-price meals.