Tennessee HB0012 mandates free breakfast and lunch for all students in local schools, with state reimbursement after federal funds are exhausted.
Tennessee HB0012 amends the state's education code to require local school boards to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. The state will cover the costs once federal funds from programs like the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act are used up. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.
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