HB1082

Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

Complete·3/30/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 580

Mar 12

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 11

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 526